Chapter 6 Flashcards
What is a problem with youth policy
Adult policy-makers try to “imagine/assume what young people want and need”
It is essential for adult-policy makers to adopt a _____ approach that focuses on the contributions youth make to society
Holistic Approach (looks at the whole person and not just the mental health needs)
What are the three points that are ensured in article 12 under the UNCRC
- Ensure youth have a voice in matters that concern them
- The government not only listens to youth but gives them a seat at the table to inform members of parliament
- Justin Trudeau has a council consisting of 21 youth from all across Canada
Research shows that young offenders experience high levels of mental health and are not having treatment needs met, how much young offenders have access to appropriate mental health supports
only 1/5 of youth offenders
what percent of incarcerated youth meet formal criteria for at least one DSM-5 disorder, and what percent meet criteria for a SEVER mental disorder
70-100%
20%
what is the goal of “Therapeutic Jurisprudence”
the goal is to bring together the law with therapeutic techniques. Positively impact the mental well-being of an accused person
if treated with _____ youth are more likely to feel satisfied with their encounters with the justice system
Dignity (respect)
What is Therapeutic Pessimism
Deals with “high-risk” youth, the belief that psychopathic individuals are incurable
What is Resiliency
The ability of youth to develop positive self-esteem and self-efficacy despite facing crisis and challenges
what its an essential protective factor for youth who may be enmeshed in the justice system
positive relationships with adults
What is a “protective factor”
circumstances and experiences that lessen a young persons involvement in bad behaviours
what framework guides work with young persons in secure custody
“relationship custody” framework
What is youth engagement
meaningful participation of a young person in an activity that has a focus outside of him/herself
what are 3 important points in a strong youth-adult partnership
-protect youth rights for participation
-make positive youth development easier
-steer youth toward improving their communities
what are the three sources of knowledge for youth deviance
official statistics
unofficial data
the media
What are Folk Devils
any group of people that are seen as a threat to traditional values and ways of society
ex.hells angels
What does the Youth Crime Statistics say about youth crime rates
that overall youth crime is declining, but the increase of VIOLENT youth crime is increasing
In 2013, what percentage of youth were dealt with outside of the justice system
55% were dealt with by other means
official came statistics are produced through what work? (3 of them)
Reporting
Investigating
Charging
What does it mean when people say “Crime is a Social Construct”
Meaning that it exists as a result of human interaction
Since crime is a social construct, the labelling of a crime depends on… (5 things)
reporting
policing
media attention
definitions
real crime trends
How does police reporting activity effect UCR statistics
if they report everything or not everything, it would effect the statistics. Discretion effects the way police enforce laws
Does media do a good job in giving crime knowledge, and why?
No, because they usually twist and misinterpret the facts and stories
Why does the media sometimes hide crime or twist it
News of crime and deviance arouse the public
