What age range does the Youth Criminal Justice Act apply to?

Youth Criminal Justice System Overview

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1.
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10 to 15 years old
12 to 17 years old
15 to 20 years old
18 to 25 years old
2.
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When did the Youth Criminal Justice Act come into force?
April 1, 2014
April 1, 2011
April 1, 2012
April 1, 2013
3.
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What was one of the main concerns addressed by the Youth Criminal Justice Act reforms?
Excessive leniency in sentencing
Overuse of community service
Overuse of courts and incarceration
Lack of police involvement
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is a person aged 11 and younger classified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act?
As a minor with limited responsibility
As an adult with full responsibility
As a child with no criminal responsibility
As a youth with partial responsibility
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the classification for individuals aged 18 and older under the Youth Criminal Justice Act?
Youth with partial responsibility
Minor with limited responsibility
Adult with full responsibility
Child with no responsibility
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is one of the primary objectives of the youth criminal justice system?
To increase incarceration rates
To promote rehabilitation and reintegration
To eliminate community programs
To reduce police involvement
7.
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How does the youth criminal justice system aim to support crime prevention?
By increasing court trials
By referring young persons to community programs
By eliminating extrajudicial measures
By reducing police presence
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