Chapter 6

Question 1

What is a problem with youth policy

Answer 1

Adult policy-makers try to “imagine/assume what young people want and need”

Question 2

It is essential for adult-policy makers to adopt a _____ approach that focuses on the contributions youth make to society

Answer 2

Holistic Approach (looks at the whole person and not just the mental health needs)

Question 3

What are the three points that are ensured in article 12 under the UNCRC

Answer 3

1. Ensure youth have a voice in matters that concern them
2. The government not only listens to youth but gives them a seat at the table to inform members of parliament
3. Justin Trudeau has a council consisting of 21 youth from all across Canada

Question 4

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

Answer 4

only 1/5 of youth offenders

Question 5

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

Answer 5

70-100%
20%

Question 6

what is the goal of “Therapeutic Jurisprudence”

Answer 6

the goal is to bring together the law with therapeutic techniques. Positively impact the mental well-being of an accused person

Question 7

if treated with _____ youth are more likely to feel satisfied with their encounters with the justice system

Answer 7

Dignity (respect)

Question 8

What is Therapeutic Pessimism

Answer 8

Deals with “high-risk” youth, the belief that psychopathic individuals are incurable

Question 9

What is Resiliency

Answer 9

The ability of youth to develop positive self-esteem and self-efficacy despite facing crisis and challenges

Question 10

what its an essential protective factor for youth who may be enmeshed in the justice system

Answer 10

positive relationships with adults

Question 11

What is a “protective factor”

Answer 11

circumstances and experiences that lessen a young persons involvement in bad behaviours

Question 12

what framework guides work with young persons in secure custody

Answer 12

“relationship custody” framework

Question 13

What is youth engagement

Answer 13

meaningful participation of a young person in an activity that has a focus outside of him/herself

Question 14

what are 3 important points in a strong youth-adult partnership

Answer 14

-protect youth rights for participation

-make positive youth development easier

-steer youth toward improving their communities

Question 15

what are the three sources of knowledge for youth deviance

Answer 15

official statistics
unofficial data
the media

Question 16

What are Folk Devils

Answer 16

any group of people that are seen as a threat to traditional values and ways of society
ex.hells angels

Question 17

What does the Youth Crime Statistics say about youth crime rates

Answer 17

that overall youth crime is declining, but the increase of VIOLENT youth crime is increasing

Question 18

In 2013, what percentage of youth were dealt with outside of the justice system

Answer 18

55% were dealt with by other means

Question 19

official came statistics are produced through what work? (3 of them)

Answer 19

Reporting
Investigating
Charging

Question 20

What does it mean when people say “Crime is a Social Construct”

Answer 20

Meaning that it exists as a result of human interaction

Question 21

Since crime is a social construct, the labelling of a crime depends on… (5 things)

Answer 21

reporting
policing
media attention
definitions
real crime trends

Question 22

How does police reporting activity effect UCR statistics

Answer 22

if they report everything or not everything, it would effect the statistics. Discretion effects the way police enforce laws

Question 23

Does media do a good job in giving crime knowledge, and why?

Answer 23

No, because they usually twist and misinterpret the facts and stories

Question 24

Why does the media sometimes hide crime or twist it

Answer 24

News of crime and deviance arouse the public