Just Trying to Help
John Howard Society is an example of a what?
Justice Advocacy Group
What does "YCJA" stand for?
Youth Criminal Justice Act
This group votes on whether someone is guilty or not.
The Jury
What is the least severe punishment that youth offender can receive?
A Warning
Is murder illegal?
Yes, Obviously. What a stupid question.
What group of people do justice advocacy groups help?
Those who come into contact with the law.
Who is the first person to interact with a youth offender?
Police Officer
Youth justice may sometimes involve their community. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
Youth offenders cannot be tried as an adult. TRUTH or FALSE?
FALSE.
For what crimes can a youth be tried as an adult?
Murder or attempted murder
What type of sickness can lead to crime?
Mental Illness
At what age are you too old for the YCJA?
17 Years Old
Jury duty is a right, and not an obligation. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
What is one example of a bad circumstance for a youth offender?
Bad social environment, drug abuse, alcoholism, abuse, bad home life
How does the seriousness of the crime affect the punishment?
The more severe a crime is, the more severe the punishment is.
What is the name of the justice advocacy group that particularly helps women?
Elizabeth Fry Society
Why is the Canadian youth imprisonment rate declining?
Because of alternative sentencing
What is the most basic way you can participate in law/justice?
Knowing the law
Name two alternatives to prison/custody for youth offenders.
Warnings, Counselling, Community Service, Youth Justice Committee, Community Sentence.
What is the most severe of the three types of sentences a youth can receive?
Adult sentence
What is the term to describe someone who works for change in society?
Advocate
Lobbyist
What is the main intention of the Youth Criminal Justice Act?
That youth and adults should be treated differently.
What is one way that a jury is sequestered (isolated)?
Put in a hotel, cannot make phone calls, cannot view media, have all technology taken away, cannot go out to get food.
What are two of the factors to determining punishment for youth offenders?
1. Attitude of the youth
2. History of the offender
3. Severity of the crime
4. Youth's circumstances
At what age can a youth be tried as an adult?
From 14-17