Vocab
Treating everyone the same way
What is equality?
The YCJA helps many young offenders avoid getting one of these, which could affect future job opportunities and other aspects of life.
Criminal Record
The YCJA tries to prevent crime by adressing the ________ underlying a young person’s behaviour.
This factor relates to the underlying issues a young person may be facing in their personal life, such as abuse.
Circumstances
How many people are on a jury for a criminal trial?
12
Treating someone according to the context of the situation
What is equity?
The YCJA applies to people ages…
The YCJA attempts to help young offenders by instilling positive behaviours and attitudes. This is called ______.
Rehabilitation
The factor considers the behaviour of a young person after they are caught breaking the law.
Attitude
What year was the YCJA passed?
2003
The evidence that supports the innocence of a person during a trial
Defence
Youths who commit serious crimes can be charged as adults if they are at least ___ years old.
14 years old
The YCJA attempts to equip young offenders with the skills and knowledge they need to participate in society after breaking the law. This is called _______.
Reintegration
This factor considers the type of crime committed and the impact on the victim.
Seriousness
In Indigenous communities, Elders and other members of the community may determine consequences by holding one of these.
Sentencing circles
The evidence that supports the guilt of a person during a trial
Prosecution
The publication ban means that the media cannot publish what?
Young offenders' names.
The YCJA ensures that young people are subject to ______ consequencaes for breaking the law.
Meaningful
This factor considers whether a young person has broken the law before.
History
What is one reason you may be ineligible/excused from for jury duty?
Bias, Undue Hardship, Disability, Criminal Record etc.
Juries are isolated from other people to ensure that they base their decision only on the evidence from court.
Sequester
The YCJA deals with many offenses without the youth going to court. Avoiding the court system is called using _______ measures.
Extrajudicial
The YCJA is separate from the Criminal Code to recognize that youth have reduced ________ compared to adults.
Maturity
Other than prison, what is a consequence that a young person could face for breaking the law?
Community service, counselling, rehabilitation program etc.
This justice advocacy group specializes in providing supports to women and girls.
The Elizabeth Fry Society