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1 What are the roles of Senators? What is the Justice System Responsible For?

1 Home The Justice system is responsible for applying laws in a society, and maintains social stability and security.

2 What does YCJA stand for?

2 Home Youth Criminal Justice Act

3 When was the Youth Criminal Justice Act passed by parliament, and who does it represent?

3 Home The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) was passed by parliament in Young offenders have been treated differently from adults since 1890.

4 Name four points in which the YCJA is different from the Criminal Code of Canada?

4 Home Deals with years old in trouble with the law, allows for some offenders to do counseling and community service, Prohibits adult sentences for youth years of age, protects the privacy of young offenders, allows most young offenders to avoid a criminal record.

5 Name 2 of the 5 points in which the Criminal Code of Canada deals with?

5 Home Deals with adults in trouble with the law, makes going to court the usual consequences for breaking the law, Defines adult sentences, Allows the publication of offenders names, Creates a criminal record for most offenders.

6 What are the 4 factors that are considered before a youth deals with consequences for their crime?

6 Home 1. Seriousness of the offense, 2. The history of the young person, 3. The attitude of the young person, 4. Circumstance of the young person.

7 Name three responsibilities that Jurors have?

7 Home Juries are made up of 12 people, Anyone 18 years of age and older who is a Canadian citizen, it ‘s your responsibility to appear, Employers have to give you time off, People are excused from jury duty only if it causes them undue hardship.

8 Canada has two major citizen-led organizations involved in the justice system what are they and who do they represent?

8 Home John Howard Society: Works with Men, Women, Boys and Girls, and the Elizabeth Fry Society: Works with Women and girls in trouble with the law.

9 What are the responsibilities of Justice advocacy groups ? Name 3

9 Home Work independently of the government, Provide public education about laws, Work with youths and adults who have broken the law, Stand up for the rights of offenders accused of crimes, Try and improve the fairness of the justice system for people harmed and accused of crimes.