Case Study 4: SSCA Flashcards
What is the SSCA?
Exemplifies a “get tough” approach to crime control.
The SSCA is comprised of _ bills.
9.
The SSCA ___ new criminal offences.
Creates.
The SSCA restricts the use of ___ sentences.
Conditional.
The SSCA establishes ___ sentencing principles for young offenders.
Harsher.
The SSCA increases ___ ___ sentences and increases the maximum penalties allowed for certain crimes.
Mandatory minimum.
The SSCA removes one of the key principles governing the treatment of offenders by CSC– “___ ___ ___” has been replaced with…
Least restrictive measure, protection of society as paramount.
___ and ___ have already taken approaches where Canada has headed, and failed.
Texas, California.
Longer prison terms are associated with ___ rates of recidivism.
Higher.
Youth are vulnerable, and when they are criminalized, it makes it harder for them to…
Re-integrate successfully.
How does SSCA put the justice system in disrepute?
The community does not see it as fair.
How does the SSCA reduce judicial discretion?
Mandatory minimums and limitations on the use of conditional sentences.
The SSCA reduces resources that could be used for ___ programs.
Rehabilitative.
