Gender and Crime
This group of women and girls experience higher rates of intimate partner violence, homicide, and disappearance
Indigenous
What does YCJA stand for?
When was the Youth Criminal Justice Act put into force?
2003
What is the age range for the Youth Criminal Justice Act?
12-17 years
What is the most common crime for women in Canada?
Property Crime
Period of time where an offender must behave well and not commit any more crimes to avoid being sent to prison.
Probation
When did Canada sign the United Nations Convention on the Right of the Child
1991
Youth Court
TRUE OR FALSE: Women correctional facilities were originally designed for men and ignored girls' needs
TRUE
Helping an offender return to society after being incarcerated by providing support and resources is called
Reintegration
What is Elizabeth Fry Society?
Advocacy group which works with women and girls who have broken the law
What are the primary focuses of the Youth Criminal Justice System?
Reintegrate, Rehabilitate, Accountability
Number of women who have died in remand facilities in Canada between 2000-2023
30
Permission for an offender to be released before their period in prison is finished with the agreement of good behaviour.
Parole
Who was the first woman to advocated for prison reform?
Elizabeth Fry in early 19 century
Minimum age that a young person can be held criminal responsible in Canada
12 years old
Women and girls are __ times more likely to experience intimate partner violence than men and boys
4 times more likely
To instill positive behaviours and attitudes by ways of skills and counselling
Rehabilitate
When was the first women only federal penitentiary opened in Canada?
Prison for Women in Kingston, Ontario opened in 1934 and closed in 1990
How many articles are included in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child?
54 articles