YCJA 101
Juries
YCJA: a closer look
Advocacy groups and restorative justice
Miscellaneous
100
What does YCJA stand for?
Youth Criminal Justice Act
100
How many people are on a jury?
12
100
If they choose not to charge a youth with a crime, what kind of consequences can a police officer give you?
Extrajudicial Measures
100
Who does the Elizabeth Fry Society advocate for?
Women, girls and gender diverse people
100
What is the law called that governs adults' behavior in Canada?
The Criminal Code (of Canada)
200
What ages does the YCJA apply to?
12 - 17
200
What does "sequestered" mean?
Isolated/put apart
200
If you get charged and plead guilty, what kind of consequences can a crown prosecutor give you?
Extrajudicial Sanctions
200
What does the word "rehabilitate" mean?
To restore to health/normal life
200
What is restitution?
A consequence where you give something back directly to the person you commited the crime against
300
What is the youngest you can be tried as an adult?
14 years old
300
Who is eligible for jury duty?
Everyone over the age of 18 who is a Canadian citizen and has no exclusions
300
What is the name for a group of volunteers from the community who help determine and enforce consequences for a young offender?
Youth Justice Committee
300
What demographic accounts for 50% of youth criminal charges while only making up 8% of the population?
Indigenous youth
300
What does this statue represent?
Justice
400
Name two of your rights when you are arrested
Can be:
Right to remain silent
Right to speak to a lawyer and get a free lawyer
Right to have a parent/guardian/lawyer with you when being questioned
Right to know the reason for the arrest
Right to talk to a parent or a trusted adult
400
What happens if a jury is hung?
Case gets retried with a new jury
400
In what year was the YCJA introduced?
2003
400
What advocacy group describes themselves as a "conscience for the justice system"?
The John Howard Society
400
What is the media ban?
Under the YCJA, you are not allowed the publish the names and photos of youth offenders
500
Name the four factors that are considered when sentencing a youth criminal
Circumstances
Attitude
Seriousness
History
500
What do you call the two lawyers in a court case?
The prosecutor/prosecution and the defence
500
Name one of the two older laws that used to govern Canada's treatment of young offenders.
The Young Offenders Act
The Juvenile Delinquents Act
500
What is one way to incorporate Indigenous practice for restorative justice?
Many options
Sentencing circles
Consultation of Elders
Connecting victim and offender
Community involvement
500
What is a peremptory challenge?
Peremptory challenge is a legal right in jury selection for the attorneys to reject a certain number of potential jurors or judges without stating a reason.