YCJA REVIEW Flashcards
YCJA REVIEW
Why do you believe justice is often portrayed as “blind”?
“Blind justice” means everyone should be treated the same and their, skin colour, gender, and everything that is not important should not be considered.
Why do you think a separate justice system is needed for young offenders?
I think a seperate justice system is needed for young offenders
How would a criminal record affect your quality of life? How might it affect your identity?
If you had a criminal record then it might be harder for you to get jobs, you might get treated diffrently with people and
How does each objective of the YCJA strive to achieve justice for young people? For victims? For the community?
To what extent should individual circumstances affect justice, and why?
Which is more important: the privacy of young offenders or public safety? Why?
What advantages and disadvantages might a jury have for an accused person?
To what extent are the rules for jury duty fair and equitable in your opinion? What factors do you need to consider?
How do you think volunteering with an advocacy group might help you influence the fairness and equity of the youth justice system?
What are the intentions of the YCJA?
Why might adults feel negatively or positively about the treatment of youth under the YCJA?
