YCJA Process
What is the first step in YCJA processing?
Police Contact with Accused
How many jurors are there?
12
What are the 2 groups we talked about today?
What happens after arrests and summons?
Crown Prosecutor Review
Who's interests does the judge serve?
Offenders, victims, and communities
Who does the Elizabeth Fry Society focus on helping?
Women and girls
what are the two options after an offender is processed through court?
found guilty or found not guilty
The government
Who does the John Howard Society work with?
People in trouble with the law
Referral to extra- judicial sanctions coordinator or youth justice committee
Canadian citizens, 18 or older, and eligible to vote
Fill in the blank:
Justice advocacy groups work _________ of the government.
independently
Youths go to court when...
They are ineligible for extra-judicial sanctions or not completed extra-judicial sanctions
What is the responsibility of the extra-judicial sanctions coordinator?
Coordinating and facilitating the delivery of community-based programming options
Why do justice advocacy groups call for measures?
To improve the fairness of the justice system