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Judicial Branch
The branch of government responsible for interpreting the laws. Separate from all other parts of government to be unbiased.
Equitable
Means that everyone gets the treatment that they need. Equitable is not equal.
Justice System
The system for delivery of consequences and for enforcement of the laws.
Community Service
A possible consequence for youth crime. Seen as more meaningful than jail.
Criminal Record
A public document of your crimes. Criminal records for youth are destoryed at age 18.
Youth Criminal Justice Act (2002)
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.
Criminal Code of Canada
The act outlining how adult criminals are dealt with.
Sentence
A punishment for a crime
Young Offender
A youth aged 12-17 who commits a crime.
Jury Duty
Serving on a jury for a criminal trial
Incarceration
Canada has the highest rate of youth incarceration in the developed world. To imprison.
Rehabilitation
to restore to a condition of good health, ability to work, or the like. Helps prevent re-offending.
Reasons to change the justice system (before YCJA)
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.
General Facts of Youth Justice
# 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.
Critisism
Doesn't meet the needs of aboriginal youth. Too lenient. Does not deter crime with tough penalties.