Canada’s Justice System The Youth Criminal Justice Act Flashcards
Why do youths have a different justice system then adults?
They do not know how bad what they have done really is. They have a better chance of starting to make good choices
What should all youth know about the youth criminal justice act?
It is very serious if you hurt someone or something. There is a consequence for bad choices
Should youth tell their ideas about youth justice?
Youth should give their ideas so they can help people their age at school or in the community
How old do you have to be to be a juror?
18 years old or older
How many people on a jury
12 people on a jury
What do jurors need to agree on?
All jurors need to agree on one verdict
How old do you have to be to be tried?
14 years or older
A juror…
Has to be court on time
Gets time off work
Get your own drive to court
Do you get payed if you get time off?
Bosses have to give you time off, but not pay you
You can be excused by a jury duty if…
if you are sick or can’t afford not to work
The only time when jurors can use evidence is when…
Jurors only use evidence and law to reach a verdict, not their opinion
Defense
Things that show that the person is innocent of a crime (witnesses, DNA, objects)
Prosecution
things that show a person is guilty and did the crime
Sequester
only look at evidence in the courtroom to make their decision
Canada has…
2 major groups that are a part of the justice system led by community members
What r the 2 major groups in Canada?
-John Howard Society
-Elizabeth Fry Society
John Howard Society
justice for everyone
Elizabeth Fry Society
justice for women and girls
Do the 2 major groups work for the government?
No
What do the 2 major groups solve?
Reasons for crime
The 2 major groups work for…
people who have broken the law to return to their communities.
What do these 2 major groups stand for?
The rights of youths and adults
What are Elders part of?
Sentencing circles
What does the sentencing circle think?
That breaking a law hurts a community and the community needs to fix these problems
Why are Elders respected?
Because they are knowledgeable, experienced and care for the whole community
What do people think about youth doing crime?
- Would harsher punishment cause it not to happen again?
- how does the consequences of the crime affect the victim?
- Is the privacy of a young offender or public safety be more important?
How to prevent crimes
Need counseling if they have problems at home or an issue with drugs
Rehabilitate and reintegrate into society
Giving them skills to be successful, happy and better
Meaningful consequences
They need to tell the person the crime they did why they did it
