Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) Quiz

What is the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)?

• A law in Canada that applies to young people aged 12 to 17 who commit crimes.

• A law in Canada that applies to adults who commit crimes.

• A law in the United States that applies to young people aged 12 to 17 who commit crimes.

• A law in Canada that applies to young people aged 18 to 25 who commit crimes.

Which of the following is NOT a key goal of the YCJA?

• Rehabilitation and Reintegration

• Accountability

• Crime Prevention

• Financial Compensation

What is one of the important features of the YCJA?

• Young offenders are always sent to adult court.

• Young offenders' identities are always made public.

• Young offenders may participate in diversion programs instead of going to court.

• Young offenders are never given any warnings or cautions.

What is an example of a consequence under the YCJA?

• Death penalty

• Community service

• Life imprisonment

• Deportation

Under what condition might a youth's name be made public according to the YCJA?

• If the youth is sentenced as an adult

• If the youth is under 12 years old

• If the youth commits a minor offense

• If the youth is found not guilty

What is likely to happen if you have been dealt with under the YCJA?

• You will not have any record.

• You will likely have a youth record of some kind.

• You will have a permanent criminal record.

• You will not face any consequences.

What is one consequence of having a youth record?

• It will automatically disappear after you turn 18 years old.

• It will make it easier to get a job.

• It may make it difficult for you to travel to other countries.

• It will not affect your future at all.

Why is the YCJA important?

• It aims to punish young people harshly.

• It recognizes that young people are still developing and can be influenced by many factors.

• It does not consider the development of young people.

• It aims to ignore the mistakes of young people.

The YCJA applies to young people aged:

• 10-15

• 12-17

• 14-18

• 16-21

One of the main goals of the YCJA is:

• To punish young offenders severely

• To rehabilitate and reintegrate young offenders

• To ignore minor crimes

• To treat young offenders the same as adults