chapter 2 Flashcards
what is the YCJA?
fed. law spread across entire country
applies to ppl 12-17
prohibits adults sentences for 12-14yr
- unless a serious crime committed
how is the YCJA separate from the criminal code of conduct
prohibits publishing youth names [avoid criminal record]
no jail time -community service or counselling
prohibits adults sentences for 12-14 allows them for +14 who commit serious crimes
what is the purpose of the YCJA
to rehabilitate and reintegrate
needs to prevent future crimes
the consequence has to be meaningful
why do we need the YCJA?
youth are biologically different from adults [less mature]
ppl situations are different
privacy gives them a 2nd chance
timely intervention
do all youth who commit crimes go to court?
no
extrajudicial measures are a way to deal with youth outside the court system
how do extra judicial measures work?
[police referals]
police referals to certain programs, or the youth justice committee
what are extrajudicial sanctions?
gives teenagers a chance to repair the harm they caused the victim, if any
- can be elligible if they admit to crime and are willing to participate in program
what are factors that determine consequence
1) young persons history
2) how serious offense was
3) attitude towards offense
4) circumstances of young person
presumtive offences
serious offenses [rape, murder, other violent crimes]
what are 4 ways citizens can be involved in the YCJA?
1) sentencing circle
2) jury duty
3) justice advocacy groups
4) youh justice committee
sentencing circle
minor crime
applies to indigenous communities
consensus; all agree
jury duty
everyday citizens listen to court cases and determine innocent or guilt
consensus between 12 juries
justice advocacy groups
john howard society: helps everyone
Elizabeth Fry Society helps females
Youth Justice Committee
same as setencing circle; but for non-indigenous youth
