social chapter 2 quiz
what are your rights if arrested?
- remain silent
- to speak to a lawyer, parent/guardian
- have parents with you during questioning
- to have a lawyer if you go to court
when was the timeline created?
the ycja was made in 2003
what is YCJA
deals with 12-17
alternative sentenced avaliable
protects privacy
tried to avoid criminal records
what is Criminal code?
deals with adults
doesnt give privacy
usually does court as the consequence
creates criminal records
when youth break law, what consequences come?
warning/letter from police
counseling or programs
pay/replace damage (reinstitute)
face youth justice/sentence circle
court appearance
criminal record or prison
4 considerate factors (police and judge consider)
seriousness of offender (how bad was crime)
history with law (prior criminal stuff)
the attitude (remorse, respect)
home/life circumstance (home or addictions)
YCJA objectives (4)
prevent crime by addressing roots to behaviour
rehabilitate the offender and reintegrate (support and prepare)
ensure consequences are meaningful to protect society
criminal system is different for adults and youths
has it been effective(YCJA)
more youths have avoided court and recieve other consequences
what responsibilities do jurors have?
arrange time off work
show up on time
arrange travel
consider all evidence
reserve judgement till end
what does jury duty involve? what are legal requirements?
12 members on the jury
verdict must stay anyonmous
must be 18+
can be fined or jailed for not attending
employers must give times off(do not need to pay employees)
purpose of advocacy groups?
stand up and voice for the youth and adults in trouble with law
educate public about laws and justice system
work with offenders help them reintegrate
what is elizabeth fry society
focuses on women and girls only for offenders
john howard society?
focuses on everything else
native youths face a??
sentencing circle with elders and can maybe recieve banishment from reserve
fundamental principle of justice in a democracy?
people are innocent until proven guilty
purpose of justice system?
hold people accountable for their actions
protect society
what did YCJA change when it came
before it came all youths were charged
prosecute
to prove guilty
prosecution
team trying to prove guilt
defendant
person in trouble with law
defense
team trying to prove innocence
YCJA
youth criminal justice act
community service
help community as part of service
criminal record
permanent record for breaking the law, makes it difficult for employment and traveling to other countries
sentence?
the consequence given to the offender
reinstituiton
to pay for or replace damages
rehabilitate
to improve behaviour and make postive attitudes for offenders
reintegrate
support offenders back into society
jury
12 citizens who hear evidence for a case and decide the consequence
jury duty
legal obligation to be a juror (nominated for a case)
sequestor
to isolate a jury so there is no outside influence
sentencing circle
first nations youth justice commitee
advocacy group?
organized group to give people in need a voice and assistance
deliberation?
when a jury sits and dicuessed notes and opinions on the case