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chapter 2 Flashcards

1
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justice

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applying laws

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justice system

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the intuitions and procedures for applying laws in a society

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3
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criminal code of canada

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canada’s legislation to provide justice to adult offenders

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young offenders act

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the legislation to provide justice for young offenders piror to 2001

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fair and equitable

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

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6
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youth criminal justice act

YCJA

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canada’s current young offenders legislation

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7
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Justice advocacy groups

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

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8
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sentencing circles

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

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9
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rehabilitation

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to instill positive behaviours and attitudes

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reintegrate

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to make part of again

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prosecution

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

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defence

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the proof that supports the innocence of a person

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sequester

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to remove from contact

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14
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CRRM

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crime prevention

rehabilitation

reintegration

meaningfulness

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purpose of the justice system

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

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16
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criminal code of canada ;

what is it?

who does it deal with

what does it involve

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  • 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

17
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factors considered when determining consequences for youth

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  • the history
  • attitude
  • circumstances
  • seriousness
18
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elders involvement in the youth justice

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  • they can take part in something called a youth justice committee
  • help give consequences to youths
  • culture
  • reintegrate youth back into society
19
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justice advocacy groups

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

20
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what is a juryy

A

group of 12

they are paid for serving ($50 per day)

the decisions are in ominous

21
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jury duty

A

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)

22
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how to become a jorur

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

23
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what is the criteria for a juror

A

you are canadian.

over 18

get randomly selected from the alberta regeries database

then fill out an application

24
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juror summons

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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

25
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when you are arrested you have e the right to

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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

26
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annie meclellan

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minister of justice 2003

believes abt criminal activity

27
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when is the media aloud to punish a youths name

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if they have received an adult sentence

28
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before the YCJA what happened

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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

29
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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 )

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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

30
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restitution

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legal response

ex. to return or pay back what u stole

31
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youth justice commitee

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work w the provincial justice system to give youth alternatives

32
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restorative justice

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approach to justice that forces on addressing the harm caused by the crime

while holding the offender accountable for their actions

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