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Extrajudicial Measures
Factors Determining Consequences
Jury Duty
Extra
100
A permanent record of breaking the law, which is public information.
Criminal Record
100
A stern warning from the judge, intended for minor cases where the judge feels that the experiences of being arrested and taken through the process will be enough.
Reprimand
100
A violent offence is more serious than a non-violent offense. This factor is known as the _______________ of the crime.
Seriousness
100
What are the two options that a person 14 years of age or older have when being tried in court (for serious crimes)?
Judge or Jury
100
In one word, what is the main intention of the YCJA? A) integrity B) punishment C) conviction D) rehabilitation
D) rehabilitation
200
The law that defines the consequences young people face for criminal offenses.
YCJA (Youth Criminal Justice Act)
200
When the judge orders the youth to pay money to the court.
Fine
200
A young person who takes responsibility for his/her actions will face less serious consequences than someone who does not. This is known as the ______________ of the offender.
Attitude
200
How many jurors are there for criminal cases?
12
200
What are Canada's two most notable advocacy groups?
John Howard Society and Elizabeth Fry Society
300
A lawyer who uses evidence to show that someone has broken the law.
Prosecutor
300
The judge orders the youth to return any goods or items that were stolen.
Restitution
300
Someone who has been in trouble with the law before may face more serious consequences than a first-time offender. This is all about the young person's ____________.
History
300
All 12 members of the jury must come to an agreement on whether the person being tried is guilty or not-guilty. This is called a _______________ decision.
Unanimous
300
Treating everyone the same in some cases and taking into account the individual needs and circumstances of others in some cases is referred to as ________ and ______________.
Fair and Equitable
400
The law that defines the consequences that adults face for breaking the law.
Criminal Code of Canada
400
This order requires a young person to work in the community without being paid for an extended period of time.
Community Service
400
A young person's actions may relate to substance abuse or to a situation he or she faces at home or in the community. They may need help from someone. This is all about the ____________________ of the young person or situation.
Circumstance(s)
400
Are people ever excused from jury duty? If yes, why?
Yes, if they can demonstrate that it would cause them undue hardship (illness, travel, knowing the accused individual, etc.)
400
True or False: Advocacy groups work for the government and try to solve the underlying reasons for crime.
False: They do NOT work for the government.
500
To instill positive behaviors and attitudes in someone.
Rehabilitate
500
The judge orders the supervision of the youth by an officer for a period of time.
Probation
500
A YJC or a sentencing circle is often used to determine to consequence of a young persons crime. This is a group of people who work together to find appropriate consequences for the young person, and may include teachers, police officers, lawyers, community members, pastors, etc. What does YJC stand for?
Youth Justice Committee
500
What are two pieces of criteria that make you eligible for jury duty?
1. 18 years of age or older 2. Canadian citizen 3. Do not have a criminal record
500
The media may publish the name and age of a young offender under a few specific conditions. What is ONE of those conditions?
The young person receives an adult sentence. The young person commits a very serious/violent crime. The public/society is at risk.