Chapter 11-textbook Flashcards
1
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Status Offence
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Under Juvenile Delinquents Act, are actions that are unlawful for minors but not for adults. ex: drinking alcohol.
2
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Most common crimes by youths
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Theft is #1 (18,002 youths)
3
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Who is the most common offender in Canada
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Youth males (avg.16 year olds)
4
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Comparison of Federal Laws in Canada on page 301
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In TEXTBOOK
5
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Extrajudicial Sanctions
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- Taking no further action
- Police warning
- Police caution
- Referral
6
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4 factors of female youth crimes
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- Childhood abuse
- Substance abuse
- Unhealthy intimate relationships
- Lack of self-efficacy (lack of personal confidence)
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