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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