JUSTICE and YCJA TEST Flashcards
What does it mean to be fair and equitable?
To be governed or ran by rules that apply to everyone, taking into account individual needs of everyone.
What are advocacy groups, what are 2 examples of them, who do they help and what do they do?
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.
What is a jury?
A groups of people who are chosen to decide if someone is guilty or not. 12 of them
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?
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
What does Y.C.J.A stand for?
Youth Criminal Justice Act.
What are youth justice committees? (circle/ restorative justice)
They are groups in which the victim and the offender come together and come up with a consequence
Who is involved in youth justice committees? (circle/ restorative justice) How do elders contribute?
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
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?
Your going to get 100%
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)
Yup
What is reintegrate?
After finished rehab, to enter back into society. (After jail or consequences)
What is legislation?
Laws created through the legislative process
What is prosecution?
Guy that’s like getting you in trouble or suing you
What is a criminal record?
A record of all the crimes which you have committed.
What is youth criminal justice act?
It is the law which defines the consequences which young people face for breaking crimes.
What Is to Rehabilitate?
To address underlying issues of the individuals crime. (Mental and substance abuse)