Jury duty
True or false. Canadian citizens aged 17+ are eligible for jury duty (except for those who have committed some crimes)
Answer: What is false. Canadian citizens aged "18 and above" not 17 are eligible for jury duty
True or false After the YCJA, young offenders who broke the law were charged and went to court.
Answer: false
True or false?
You must be 18 years old or registered to vote before you can legally practice advocacy or influence decision-makers.
What is False?
(Self-advocacy means speaking up for your own rights and needs.)
True or False. Citizens no matter what age may vote on the consequence for the person who commits the crime.
What is false? ( Citizens ages 18 and up may vote only.)
What does YCJA stand for?
Answer: Youth Criminal Justice Act.
True or false. If you are summoned to jury duty, employers have to give you time off for jury duty, and they have to pay you
Answer: What is false. Employers must give time off for jury duty, but don't have to pay you.
What is Criminal Record
Answer: An official, computerized history of a person's involvement with the criminal justice system.
These community groups are made up of volunteers who work with young offenders, parents, and victims to determine a fair consequence outside of the formal court system.
What are Youth Justice Committees?
A Canadian citizen who's 18 years of age or older who is selected to hear evidence and decide a verdict for a certain case.
What is a Jury?
How old does a youth criminal have to be to get an adult sentence?
Answer: 14 - 17 years old to receive an adult sentence for a serious crime or offence.
How many Jurors are there and how much people must vote for the vote to pass
Answer: There are 12 Jurors and all 12 Jurors must make a unanimous vote (Guilty or not guilty) for the vote to pass
If a young person breaks the law and is charged by the police officer then what two options does he have in order to act upon?
Answer: Exercise the Right to Silence and Counsel or Choose How to Deal with the Charge.
Write the correct answer
When a young person breaks the law, the YCJA states that the system must focus on these 2 main goals: rehabilitating the youth and doing this to ensure they understand their impact on the community.
What is re-integrating them back into society
List at least 3 examples of the main roles Canadian citizens have.
What are
-obeying laws
-voting in elections
-serving on a jury
-respecting the rights and freedoms of other people
What are 3 examples of extra judicial measures?
-Getting a warning from the police.
-Writing an apology letter to the victim.
-Doing community service or attending counseling.
________ means to remove from contact. Juries are ________ (same word) to ensure they only consider the evidence presented in the courtroom
Answer: What is Sequester
What is the specific age range of individuals to whom the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) applies in Canada?
12-17 years old
Answer the following
What is the biggest difference between Elizabeth fry society and John Howart?
What is their targeted demographics and their focus.
True or False. Only specific communities can have a youth Justice System
What is false? (ANY community can have a youth justice system)
What specific group of people work directly with the young offender to restore the harm done?
Answer: Youth Justice Committee.
A group of ordinary citizens chosen to listen to the facts of a court case and decide whether a person is guilty or innocent. Who is this?
Answer: What is a Jury
What is one of the primary, overarching goals of the Youth Criminal Justice Act when dealing with young offenders?
Answer: Rehabilitation and reintegration into society
When appearing before parliament to advocate for changes to the justice system,the John Howard society clearly states that this specific action which is often favored by the public does not actually deter or reduce youth crime.
What is harsh sentences, severe punishments and increased youth incarceration.
This means to avoid contact
What is Sequester?
What 3 special legal rights does a youth have when being arrested?
Answer:
- The right to remain silent.
- The right to talk to a lawyer, parent, or trusted adult before making a statement. - Have their lawyer, parent, or guardian present during police questioning.