chapter 2 to what extent is the justice system fair and equitable for youth?
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Chapter 2 To What Extent is the Justice System Fair and Equitable for Youth?. Terms. Fair and Equitable Governed by rules that apply to everyone, taking into account individual needs and circumstances Justice Applying laws Justice System - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Chapter 2To What Extent is the Justice System
Fair and Equitable for Youth?
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TermsFair and Equitable
Governed by rules that apply to everyone, taking into account individual needs and circumstances
JusticeApplying laws
Justice SystemThe institution and procedures for applying
laws in a society
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Class DiscussionWhy is Justice often portrayed as blind?
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Pg 57Read Beverly Mclauchlin’s remarks
What challenges is she referring to?Do you agree with her statement “nothing is
more important then justice”? Why or why not?
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What's to come- pg 60What are we hoping to learn this chapter?
What questions do I need to be able to answer?
Read “inside the Justice System” comicWhat factors had the biggest impact on this
young offenders change of attitude?What life lessons can we learn from her story?
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How are Youth and Adult Justice Different in Canada?Canada has different legislation for youth and
adults who break the law
Youth Criminal Justice Act
Criminal Code of Canada
Young Offenders
Adult Offenders
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Youth Criminal Justice ActDeals with 12-17 year olds in trouble with the
lawAllows some young offenders to face
consequences such as counseling and community service
Prohibits adult sentencing for 12-14 year olds. Allows adult sentencing for young people 14 and up who have committed serious crimes
Protects the privacy of young offendersNews media cannot publish names unless they
receive and adult sentenceAllows most young offenders to avoid a
criminal record
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Criminal Code of CanadaDeals with adults in trouble with the lawMakes going to court the usual consequenceDefines adult sentences, which can include
periods of imprisonment for some crimesAllows the publication of the offenders nameCreates a criminal record
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Time to think…..How might a criminal record affect your quality of life?
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Flow Chart- Pg 66What are the consequences if you break the
law as a young offender?Before the YCJA, every young person who
broke the law charged and went to court. This meant that often:Young offenders did not face consequences for
a long time as courts are very busyThe consequences did not always connect back
to the communities affected
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Factors that Determine Consequences for Young OffendersLets read and summarize pg. 68
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Objectives of the YCJA1. Prevent crime by addressing the
circumstances underlying young persons offending behaviorEx. ?????
2. Rehabilitate young offenders and reintegrate them into societyEx. ??
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3. ensure that the young person is subject to meaningful consequences for the offence in order to promote long term protection of societyEx. ?????
4. The YCJA must recognize that young people are separate from adults and have reduced levels of maturityEx. ????
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Is it Working?Analyze the graph on pg 71Based on your knowledge and the graph, do
you think that the number of crimes committed by youth in this country has been reduced because of the YCJA?
Complete objectives of the YCJA worksheet
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Political CartoonsPolitical cartoons convey an opinion about a topic.They are a type of persuasive communicationCartoons have to be analyzed to understand their
message.Political Cartoon worksheet
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What Role do Citizens and Organizations Play in the
fairness and equity of Canada's Justice System for
Youth?
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Responsibilities of a JurorUnder the YCJA, a person under the age of 14 may
choose to tried by a judge and jury for certain serious crimes
For these offences, juries must have 12 people and all 12 must agree on a verdict
Anyone 18 yrs of age and older and is a Canadian citizen is eligible for jury duty with some exceptions what might these exceptions be?
Jury duty is considered a duty 0f Canadian citizensIf you are summoned, you must make any and all
arrangement to be at the courthouseEmployers must give you time off
You can be excused if you can prove it will cause you hardship
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Its important to remember that a jury does not have to come to a verdict that the judge or members of the public must agree withThey must remain impartial, regardless of the
issueJury selection is a very important part of the
justice process. Both sides of a case must agree on who will part of the jury. Ex. Member of KKK as a member of the OJ Simpson
trial
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Juror termsThese terms can be found on pg 79. read,
summarize, and put into your notesDefenseProsecutionSequester
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Justice Advocacy GroupsThese organizations work independently from
the government. They try to solve the underlying reasons for crime
They Provide public education about the YCJA and the Criminal Code of Canada
They help people who have broken the law return to their communities
They stand up for the rights of youths and adults accused of crimes
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John Howard SocietyWorks with men, women, boys, and girls in
trouble with the lawWhat does Brad Olsen have to say about the
importance of the John Howard Society?- pg 82
Read handout and answer questions
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Elizabeth Fry SocietyFocuses on justice issues for women and girlsWhat does Jacqueline Biollo have to say
about the society and its role?To what extent do both societies agree on
what goals the justice system should have?
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The Role of EldersSometimes the fate of a youth can be decided
by a committee of elders- people in the community who are older and respected. An elder is someone that the youth in that community should look up to and strive to be like.
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Chapter 2 AssignmentYCJA Multimedia Presentation