YCJA Flashcards
What are the names of the two justice advocacy groups?
John Howard Society, Elizabeth Fry Society
What age range is considered a part of the YCJA?
12 to 18 year olds in trouble with the law
Youth cannot receive an adult sentence prior to the age of…
Youth cannot receive an adult sentence prior to the age of 14
What is the MAXIMUM sentence a youth can face?
10 years in a juvenile facility
A youth offender’s criminal record can disappear at the age of…
A youth offender’s criminal record can disappear at the age of 18.
What are the 3 R’s regarding the criminal justice system?
Rehabilitate, Reintegrate, Restore
Definition of Rehabilitate
change negative behaviors to positive ones
Definition of Reintegrate
allow youth to rejoin society in a positive way
Definition of Restore
to return everything to the way it used to be before the crime
Custody is the most…type of sentence that a judge can give a youth criminal
Custody is the most serious type of sentence that a judge can give a youth criminal
Two types of youth custody in Canada
open and secure custody
Definition of Open Custody
Group/foster homes run by social workers or paid citizens. For youth criminals who require structure and supervision, but are not considered dangerous
Definition of Secure Custody
Prison/Juvenile detention facility
Most serious type of custody, youth’s freedom is completely restricted
Before sentencing a youth criminal, the judge reviews circumstances which may include…
school records, medical or psychiatric records, history of youth’s criminal offences, youth’s attitude towards crime
Definition of Extrajudicial Measures
non violent, first time youth offenders avoid trial and participate in diversion or community programs
Definition of Extrajudicial Sanctions
a more serious punishment for a youth criminal that does not create a criminal record; also avoid trial
Definition of Extrajudicial
Not made in court
The Criminal Code of Canada is a…responsibility
A federal responsibility
What are the jobs of the police?
investigating crimes, arresting criminals, helping victims, teaching community about safety
What are your rights as a youth?
- Right to remain silent
- Right to speak to a lawyer, parent, guardian
- Right to have a parent/guardian present during questioning
- To have a lawyer provided if you go to court
