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15 Cards in this Set
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Judicial Branch
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The branch of government responsible for interpreting the laws. Separate from all other parts of government to be unbiased.
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Equitable
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Means that everyone gets the treatment that they need. Equitable is not equal.
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Justice System
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The system for delivery of consequences and for enforcement of the laws.
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Community Service
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A possible consequence for youth crime. Seen as more meaningful than jail.
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Criminal Record
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A public document of your crimes. Criminal records for youth are destoryed at age 18.
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Youth Criminal Justice Act (2002)
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The act outlining how youth criminals are dealt with. Aims to address needs/challenges of youth. Partnership between communities and offenders (i.e. youth justice forums). Meaningful consequence instead of jail. Rehabilitation and Reintegration. Protecting Identity. Different sentences based on different circumstances.
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Criminal Code of Canada
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The act outlining how adult criminals are dealt with.
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Sentence
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A punishment for a crime
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Young Offender
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A youth aged 12-17 who commits a crime.
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Jury Duty
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Serving on a jury for a criminal trial
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Incarceration
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Canada has the highest rate of youth incarceration in the developed world. To imprison.
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Rehabilitation
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to restore to a condition of good health, ability to work, or the like. Helps prevent re-offending.
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Reasons to change the justice system (before YCJA)
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Courts were being over-used with long wait times. Youth were over-incarcerated. No rehailitations/reintegration system. High rates of offense. No help for victims of youth crime.
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General Facts of Youth Justice
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# of youth comitting crimes is the same, # of youth sent to jail is lower. More use of community service and justice forums. Can be charged as an adult at 14 for serious crimes. You can be charged with a crime simply by knowing it is taking place.
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Critisism
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Doesn't meet the needs of aboriginal youth. Too lenient. Does not deter crime with tough penalties.
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