YCJA

Question 1

The main objective of the YCJA

Answer 1

Rehabilitate and reintegrate young offenders into society, implement community based solutions, police warnings, restorative justice agencies and protocols, and extra judicial sanctions, custodial sentences should be a last resort.

Question 2

Non-violent and first time offender

Answer 2

Most youth, youth conferences decide which extrajudicial measures and sanctions are used, place offenders in programs, provide opportunity for restituition, ejm can show up on youth record for up to 5 years.

Question 3

Violent and repeat offenders

Answer 3

Have been convicted of one of four serious violent offences (attempted murder, murder, manslaughter, aggravated sexual assault), have a pattern of repeat violent offences, have committed an offence where an adult would be given a sentence of two or more years in jail.

Question 4

Consequences of youth records

Answer 4

Criminal records remain for up to five years after the youth has completed their sentence, ten years for a violent offence. May prohibit youth from travelling or securing certain types of jobs, adult sentences = adult criminal record.