When youth become involved with the Criminal Justice System (CJS), the steps taken by authorities are very important and can have lifelong impacts on the young offender. To ensure that the rights of young offenders are clearly outlined and protected, members of the CJS abide by the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). The YCJA outlines important individual rights of young offenders, one of which is the right to keep their name confidential. When dealing with young offenders that become involved in delinquent activities, the paramount concerns are rehabilitation and deterrence from a life of crime. By ensuring that the names and identities of young offenders remain confidential, there is a hope to ensure young offenders are given the greatest
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In Section 110 of the YCJA, it is clearly stated that “no person shall publish the name of a young person, or any other information…, if it would identify the young person as a young person dealt with under this Act” (Government of Canada, 2002). By putting this legislation into play, it is a testament to the importance of identity protection for young offenders. Disclosing the names of young offenders can have very detrimental impacts on their lives. Section 110 is focused on ensuring that the identity of young offenders remains fully confidential to prevent labeling impacts on the offender, which could have long-term implication in terms of rehabilitation and …show more content…
Protection of identity ensures youth have a strong chance of reintegration into society and prevent them from being alienated and labeled as criminals. Once a young offender is labeled as deviant, it is shown that they will begin to develop a deviant identity that will eventually become a large part of their lives (Wiley, Slocum, & Esbensen, 2013, p. 931). If a young offender is caught in the act of a minor offence such as graffiti and it is their first offence, the focus should be on extrajudicial measures that will divert the individual from formal court
In Section 110 of the YCJA, it is clearly stated that “no person shall publish the name of a young person, or any other information…, if it would identify the young person as a young person dealt with under this Act” (Government of Canada, 2002). By putting this legislation into play, it is a testament to the importance of identity protection for young offenders. Disclosing the names of young offenders can have very detrimental impacts on their lives. Section 110 is focused on ensuring that the identity of young offenders remains fully confidential to prevent labeling impacts on the offender, which could have long-term implication in terms of rehabilitation and …show more content…
Protection of identity ensures youth have a strong chance of reintegration into society and prevent them from being alienated and labeled as criminals. Once a young offender is labeled as deviant, it is shown that they will begin to develop a deviant identity that will eventually become a large part of their lives (Wiley, Slocum, & Esbensen, 2013, p. 931). If a young offender is caught in the act of a minor offence such as graffiti and it is their first offence, the focus should be on extrajudicial measures that will divert the individual from formal court