JUSTICE and YCJA TEST

Question 1

What does it mean to be fair and equitable?

Answer 1

To be governed or ran by rules that apply to everyone, taking into account individual needs of everyone.

Question 2

What are advocacy groups, what are 2 examples of them, who do they help and what do they do?

Answer 2

They are organizations which try to solve the underlying reasons for crime.

John Howard- helps anyone who needs help to get back into society. Rehab

Elizabeth fry- women and girls, to rehab and reintegrate into society.

Question 3

What is a jury?

Answer 3

A groups of people who are chosen to decide if someone is guilty or not. 12 of them

Question 4

Who is eligible to be in a jury, what are the pros and cons of being in a jury and what are the responsibilities of being a juror?

Answer 4

Anyone above the age of 18.
Pros- you get to play an acting part of your community.
Cons- takes time, looses money, stressful, can be tough for a family

Question 5

What does Y.C.J.A stand for?

Answer 5

Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Question 6

What are youth justice committees? (circle/ restorative justice)

Answer 6

They are groups in which the victim and the offender come together and come up with a consequence

Question 7

Who is involved in youth justice committees? (circle/ restorative justice) How do elders contribute?

Answer 7

Everyone can be involved in the committee and elders can contribute by being in these and deciding consequences. Usually a RCMP officer is in it too

Question 8

OPINIONATED QUESTIONS:

• Do you agree that young people don’t understand their actions the same as adults, why or why not.
• What does fair mean?
• Should two criminals be charged the same way?
• Do you think a separate justice system is needed for young offenders?
• Should the YCJA be harsher?
• why is it necessary for a jury to be blind?
• to what extent are the rules for jury duty fair and equitable?

Answer 8

Your going to get 100%

Question 9

Pay Special attention too:

• the flow chart on pages 66 and 67(textbook)
• Make sure you understand the difference between the code and act for Canada justice system. (page 64 textbook)

Answer 9

Yup

Question 10

What is reintegrate?

Answer 10

After finished rehab, to enter back into society. (After jail or consequences)

Question 11

What is legislation?

Answer 11

Laws created through the legislative process

Question 12

What is prosecution?

Answer 12

Guy that’s like getting you in trouble or suing you

Question 13

What is a criminal record?

Answer 13

A record of all the crimes which you have committed.

Question 14

What is youth criminal justice act?

Answer 14

It is the law which defines the consequences which young people face for breaking crimes.

Question 15

What Is to Rehabilitate?

Answer 15

To address underlying issues of the individuals crime. (Mental and substance abuse)

Question 16

Explain the justice system

Answer 16

A system which looks at everyone problems individually and makes their consequences meaningful.

Question 17

Who is the defence?

Answer 17

Whoever is being sued or prosecuted.

Question 18

Explain community service.

Answer 18

Work that can be done as a consequence which is in the city( painting or raking)

Question 19

What is the criminal code of Canada?

Answer 19

The laws which deal with adults consequences after they break the law.

Question 20

What are extra-judicial actions?

Answer 20

Different ways to deal wit youth outside of the court system. (Done when crime is too small to waste tax money and time on)

Question 21

What is colonialism?

Answer 21

The process of establishing colonies.

Question 22

What is validity?

Answer 22

Reliability based on critical assessment of source, facts and bias

Question 23

What is to sequester?

Answer 23

The cut the jury off of the media a world so there isn’t a bias.

Question 24

Explain what a sentence is?

Answer 24

The consequence for a crime such as prison or community service.

Question 25

How is the issue of justice related to quality of life?

Answer 25

Justice makes everything fair, as a result it’s easier to live a happy life if your treated fairly.

Question 26

When your arrested what Re your rights?

Answer 26

To remain silent
Speak to a lawyer, parent/ guardian.
Have your parents with you during questioning
Have a lawyer when in court.

Question 27

How many people are in a jury, what decisions do they make and what oath do that swear?

Answer 27

12, to decide if someone is guilty or not and one which says that they will be fair and look at both sides equally.

Question 28

When does most youth crime occur?

Answer 28

Between 2 and 6pm. (No supervision)

Question 29

How do advocacy groups try to help young people?

Answer 29

By providing education on laws.
To stand up for the rights for youth.
To give a place or help give a home and food for offenders.

Question 30

What are the YCJA’s main three intentions?

Answer 30

• PREVENT crime by addressing underlying circumstances for someone’s behaviour
• REHABILITATE young after crime and then REINTEGRATE back into society when ready
• subject youth to MEANINGFUL CONSEQUENCES to ensure safety in society.