Chapter Two Flashcards

1
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What ages of people does the YCJA deal with?

A

12-17

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2
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Is the Criminal Code of Canada the law that determines what happens to Youth?

A

No. It’s the YCJA

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3
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What do police consider when determining the consequences for a young offender?

A

-Circumstances
-Attitude
-Past offences
-Home life

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4
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How many jurors sit on the bench?

A

12

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5
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True or False: A juror’s decision is a democracy- the vote with the highest number wins

A

False- it has to be unanimous

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6
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What are some of the rights Youth have when breaking the law?

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-Right to an attorney
-Right to know their rights in a language they understand
-Right to a phonecall
-Right to speak to parents
-Right to NOT speak
etc.

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7
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What is the difference between FAIR and EQUITABLE?

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Fair = everyone gets the same thing
Equitable= people are given different things based on their needs

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8
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What are the two MAIN intentions of the YCJA?

A

rehabilitate and reintegrate

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9
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What do the blindfolds and scale represent in Lady Justice?

A

Blindfold: people are treated fairly without bias
Scales: crime fits the punishment

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10
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What happens when a young offender does NOT complete their assigned community service or they don’t show up?

A

They have to go to court and see a judge

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11
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What does rehabilitation mean?

A

Fixing the underlying problems a person is having to help them with their criminal past

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12
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What does reintegration mean?

A

Helping criminals enter back into society as productive citizens

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13
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What does the Elizabeth Fry Society focus on?

A

Women and girls

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14
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What is an extrajudicial measure?

A

A consequence that does NOT include the court

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15
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What are Justice Advocacy Groups?

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Organizations that advocate for offenders, educate the public, try to solve underlying reasons for crime, lobby for legislation, etc.

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