Youth Corrections + Jail Flashcards
1
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Define: Youth Correctional System
A
custodial institutions and probation services for young offenders in Canada.
2
Q
Define: Counts
A
counts tell us how many youth are in the corrections system on any one day or month.
3
Q
Define: Admissions
A
the number of youth who have gone through the system in any one year.
4
Q
Terms: Remand
A
youth accused who are held in custody (in a prison or detention facility)
- prior to court or trial
- awaiting sentence
5
Q
What does Bell say about ‘Remand’
A
- That too much remand can have a negative influence on Youths’ self-worth, mental heath and so on
6
Q
Custody/Detention: Girls vs. Women
A
Girls’ representation in custodial institutions is lower than boys – BUT higher than women’s.
7
Q
Costs of keeping a youth in custody
A
On average, its costs $80,000.00 to keep a youth in custody for one year.
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