Youth Justice Flashcards
What is Anomie Theory
The lack of ethical standards in society
What is Strain Theory
lack of ability to achieve economic or social success
What is Social Control Theory
Attachment, Commitment, Involvement, and Belief
What is Differential Association Theory
Learned behavior as youth interact with other youth and family/environment
What are the 3 types of theories
Biological, Psychoanalytic, and Sociological
What are the three Youth Justice Acts passed in Canada
Juvenile Delinquents, Youth Offenders, and Youth Criminal Justice
When was JDA passed
1908
When was YOA passed
1984
When was YCJA passed
2003
What is the Welfare Model
attends to youth needs and best interests of the child and family and lack free will
What is the Justice Model
fair sentencing and treating youth respectfully and more equality/youth have free and are responsible
What is Crime Control
need to prioritize protection of society enforcing more law and order
What is the Restorative Model
Offender and victim collaborating and making amends with each other/repairing the harm that was done to victim
What are Extra Judicial Measures
Holding a young person accountable outside of court by giving warnings, cautions, community programs, crown caution
What are Extra Judicial Sanctions
Used if extra judicial measures are not sufficient enough to hold a young person accountable uses more formal measures like volunteer work, compensation of victim, and attending specialized programs
