Youth Criminal Justice System Overview

Youth Criminal Justice System Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The Youth Criminal Justice Act governs Canada's youth justice system for individuals aged 12 to 17. It replaced previous legislation in 2013, introducing reforms to address issues like overuse of courts, unfair sentencing, and ineffective reintegration. The act aims to hold youth accountable proportionately, promote rehabilitation, and support crime prevention. Amendments in 2012 focused on handling repeat and violent offenders. The act classifies individuals by age, with varying degrees of responsibility. It emphasizes diversion from court through extrajudicial measures, significantly reducing charges.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

10 to 15 years old

12 to 17 years old

15 to 20 years old

18 to 25 years old

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the Youth Criminal Justice Act come into force?

April 1, 2014

April 1, 2011

April 1, 2012

April 1, 2013

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

30 sec • 1 pt

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

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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