Unit 2 - YCJA and Criminality Systems Flashcards
What is the Youth Criminal Justice Act?
A system established in 2003 that’s addresses all offenders under 18. It uses the Charter and Bill of Rights to protect youth offenders. Most of these offenders avoid a permanent record with extrajudicial measures.
What is the Criminal Code of Canada?
It deals with any offender over 18. Court appearances are a usual consequence, and most offenders receive a permanent record.
What 4 factors can influence youth consequences?
Seriousness, history, attitude, circumstances/background
What are the youth rights upon being arrested?
Remain silent, speak to a lawyer/guardian, have parents during questioning, have a lawyer during court
What are juries? What is their responsibility?
12 people are picked to vote on a verdict/case. Anyone 18 or older is eligible for jury duty, and arrangements must be made to accommodate. Jurors either support in defense or prosecution (guilty) through evidence. Juries are sequestered (isolated) to avoid bias.
What are Justice Advocacy Groups?
Citizen-led organizations that work separately from the government, and try to resolve crime through public teachings and protection.
What are Indigenous sentencing circles?
It’s an Aboriginal tradition, where elders and others in a community examine the development of the prosecutor, while welcoming them into the community and giving them identity. It also brainstorms ways to help the person improve/heal.
