chapter 2 (grade 9) justice systems

How do Canada’s justice system and the Youth Criminal Justice
Act attempt to treat young offenders fairly and equitably?

What role do Canadian citizens and organizations play in the
fairness and equity of Canada’s justice system for youth?

YCJA VS. criminal code of Canada

YCJA

CCOC

gives them privacy from media

lets young offenders serve community service instead of jail time

focuses on rehabilitation

Deals with 12-17

12-14 year old's don't face adult sentences

court and fines are usual consequence

adult punishment allows jail time

people 18 or older

permanent records

flow of how this system avoids jail and courrt

12-17 beaks law

police

does not charge

charges

crime is serious

prosecutor #

court

person has to face community service or something like it

judge

gives person a sentence

counselling

prison

community service

criminal record

restrictions

end of program

refers person to a program for help

gives warning

social/ mental health workers #

community volunteer #

how to determine consequences

history

attitude

seriousness

circumstances

responsibilities of jurors

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justice advocacy groups

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