Vocab Chap 2 Flashcards
YCJA
Youth Criminal Justice Act
Young Offenders
someone younger than 18 years old that has committed a crime
Fair and Equitable
governed by rules that apply to everyone
Justice
applying laws
Justice System
institutions & procedures for applying laws in society
Legislation
laws created through legislative process
Community Service
work done without pay to help those within community
Criminal Record
permanent record of breaking the law (public info)
Sentence
consequences for crime
Incarcerated
imprisonment
Rehabilitate
to instill positive behaviours & attitutes
Reintegrate
to make part of again
Jury
a group of 12 people who must unanimously agree on a verdict to give based on evidence from the court
Justice Advocacy Groups
organizations working independently from government trying o find underlying reason for crime
-work with youths & adult for reintegration into their community
-provide public education on laws/the justice system
-defend rights of those accused of crimes
Sentencing Circle
come from traditions of Aboriginal people, reflected in youth justice committee, consequences would have included banishment
Elders
provide guidance in a youth justice committee on how crime effects everyone in the community
Elizabeth Fry Society
Justice Advocacy Group focusing on issues surrounding women & girls
John Howard Society
Justice Advocacy Group focusing on issues surrounding men & boys
Advocacy Group
group of people in support of a particular cause
Restitution
act of restoration, of things lost/stolen
