chapter 2

Question 1

justice

Answer 1

applying laws

Question 2

justice system

Answer 2

the intuitions and procedures for applying laws in a society

Question 3

criminal code of canada

Answer 3

canada’s legislation to provide justice to adult offenders

Question 4

young offenders act

Answer 4

the legislation to provide justice for young offenders piror to 2001

Question 5

fair and equitable

Answer 5

governed by rules that apply to everyone taking into account individual needs and circumstances

Question 6

youth criminal justice act

YCJA

Answer 6

canada’s current young offenders legislation

Question 7

Justice advocacy groups

Answer 7

-influence the gov. while also working independently from the gov.

Question 8

sentencing circles

Answer 8

a committee called to help determine a young offenders consequence is called a sentencing circle

Question 9

rehabilitation

Answer 9

to instill positive behaviours and attitudes

Question 10

reintegrate

Answer 10

to make part of again

Question 11

prosecution

Answer 11

the proof that the person said to have committed the crime is guilty

Question 12

defence

Answer 12

the proof that supports the innocence of a person

Question 13

sequester

Answer 13

to remove from contact

Question 14

CRRM

Answer 14

crime prevention

rehabilitation

reintegration

meaningfulness

Question 15

purpose of the justice system

Answer 15

this system ensures that the young offender is made accountable for their actions

Question 16

criminal code of canada ;

what is it?

who does it deal with

what does it involve

Answer 16

• canada’s legislation to provide justice to adult offenders
• deals with adults (18+)
• it involves;makes going to court the regular consequence for breakin gb the law

allows the publication of the name to the media

creates a criminal record

Question 17

factors considered when determining consequences for youth

Answer 17

• the history
• attitude
• circumstances
• seriousness

Question 18

elders involvement in the youth justice

Answer 18

• they can take part in something called a youth justice committee
• help give consequences to youths
• culture
• reintegrate youth back into society

Question 19

justice advocacy groups

Answer 19

advocacy is the act to of supporting defending or arguing for a specific cause or issue

Question 20

what is a juryy

Answer 20

group of 12

they are paid for serving ($50 per day)

the decisions are in ominous

Question 21

jury duty

Answer 21

be on time

listen and learn abt a crime and decide weather guilty or not

only make a desison based in n the facts

must make arrangements before hand

fill out jury summons (application)

Question 22

how to become a jorur

Answer 22

you have to fulfill certain criteria and then get selected from the gov.

Question 23

what is the criteria for a juror

Answer 23

you are canadian.

over 18

get randomly selected from the alberta regeries database

then fill out an application

Question 24

juror summons

Answer 24

is a letter that is sent when you are needed in court for a jury duty at a specific time and date

appearance is mandatory unless u are exused

Question 25

when you are arrested you have e the right to

Answer 25

remain silent speak to your lawyer guardian or parent have ur parents w u during questioning if u want have a lawyer and go to court

Question 26

annie meclellan

Answer 26

minister of justice 2003 believes abt criminal activity

Question 27

when is the media aloud to punish a youths name

Answer 27

if they have received an adult sentence

Question 28

before the YCJA what happened

Answer 28

every young person who broke the law wee charged and went to court this often meant; they didn’t face consequences right away bc the courts were busy the consequences didn’t always connect to the people and the communities affected

Question 29

when a young offender has committed a crime donu think their identity should be revealed to the public is it more important to protect the young offender or be concerned abt the public’s satey (10 points )

Answer 29

i think that it depends on the circumstance of the crime the was committed it also depends on if they are being tired as an adult if there is a victim involved they might be revealing the victims info if the offender has committed multiple crimes in the past (history of the offender ) the seriousness of the offence the attitude of the offender it think that they should protect both the offender and the public - keep the public safe - do what’s best for the offender depends on the seriousness of the offence -if it was serious then they should be concerned for the public rather than the offender depends on the reason of why the offender committed the crime

Question 30

restitution

Answer 30

legal response | ex. to return or pay back what u stole

Question 31

youth justice commitee

Answer 31

work w the provincial justice system to give youth alternatives

Question 32

restorative justice

Answer 32

approach to justice that forces on addressing the harm caused by the crime while holding the offender accountable for their actions