Youth crime is a growing epidemic that affects most teenagers at one point in their life. There is no question in society to whether or not youths are committing crimes. It has been shown that since 1986 to 1998 violent crime committed by youth jumped approximately 120% (CITE). The most controversial debate in Canadian history would have to be about the Young Offenders Act (YOA). In 1982, Parliament passed the Young Offenders Act (YOA). Effective since 1984, the Young Offenders Act replaced the most
The Youth Criminal Justice Act, often called by the name of YCJA, is specifically made for youths ages varying from 12 to 17 that disobey the law. In April 1, 2003, the YCJA replaced the previous justice act called Young Offenders Act due to several negative concerns. “These concerns included the overuse of the courts and incarceration in less serious cases, disparity and unfairness in sentencing, a lack of effective reintegration of young people released from custody, and the need to better take
The Youth Criminal Justice Act, enacted in 2003, has had considerable implications for youth offenders, especially in sentencing procedures. However, in 2012 Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his administration made significant punitive amendments that changed the application of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) to youth sentencing procedures in Canada. This essay will first discuss a brief history of Canadian legislation regarding youth offenders, and the general characteristics and effectiveness
continue the government established the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) which gives young offenders a chance to better themselves, and. By doing so, the YCJA helps teach youth that their actions are unacceptable and the punishments imposed are lesser then an adult. Through the analysis of their unacceptable actions, lesser punishments and a better future, it is clear that YCJA is highly effective at giving youth a better chance in society. The YCJA teaches youth that their actions were unacceptable
Before one commits a crime, they need to consider the consequences of what will happen. The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) outlines what may happen to youth accused of a crime, from jail sentences to restorative justice wherein youth go to a sentencing circle to discuss the impact of their crime with the wider community and any victims. The maximum length of youth sentences range from two to ten years, depending on the level of offense committed and the type of sentence imposed. For example, the
2005). The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) attempts to acknowledge that different youth need different sentences within the justice system, while ensuring that it is fair and equitable for them. Many people, both in Canada, and around the world, believe that youth are not reprimanded harshly enough for the crimes they commit and that they are, in general, are able to squeeze through the justice system without punishment. Others, believe that the justice system does not treat youth fairly and punishes
considerations for youth crime. As such, Canada is keen in the reinforcement of these regulations, as they determine both short and long-term judicial solutions. Most importantly, the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) in Canada plays a major role in the implementation of extrajudicial measures as they may affirm to the occurrence of future issues. According to the Government of Canada (2015a), this calls for an attempt to channel out or divert such offenders from the mainstream justice system to a lesser
The Youth Criminal Justice Act is an act for youth justice, it applies to youths at the age of twelve to seventeen who are alleged to committing criminal offences. Also known as the YCJA, the act will take into account the interests of victims and ensure that youth will have meaningful consequences such as rehabilitation, community service, and use of juvenile facilities and so on. Even though many people think that the youth are not treated equally, some think differently. I agree that the Youth
sentenced to a public hanging even though you didn't commit the crime. This is one example the Criminal Code of Canada would have sentenced you to if they suspected that you committed manslaughter. The Criminal Code of Canada is a book of laws that was developed in 1892. It determines sentences for certain crimes and thankfully, it has been revised numerous times. It is a big part of the Canadian justice system. The system is fair-minded now since the death sentence is forbidden, sentences are equal
When thinking about youth crime do you envision a country with a high rate of young offenders, gang activity and re-offending? Or do you envision a country with a significant increase of young offenders either being successfully reintegrated into society, or helped by a community when seeking forgiveness for a minor offence that they have committed? Since the passing of Bill C-7 or the Youth Criminal Justice Act on February 4, 2002 by the House of Commons, many significant improvements have been
“Our youths now love luxury, they have bad manners, they have disrespect for authority, disrespect for older people…” Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates acknowledges the escalation of delinquency among youth in the early age’s .The rise of young offenders furthers the Canadian government to record juvenile offenders, in addition, devise an act to better control the epidemic of young delinquents. The topic of proposal is the effectiveness of the youth justice system in its response to crime. Firstly
cause the damage it did. • Duress – ‘Unlawful pressure exerted upon a person to coerce that person to perform an act that he or she ordinarily would not perform’ . Based on the past violent conflicts, Julia could have potentially feared Tony. Her fear possibly motivated her to act in the threatening manner that lead to the jump that ultimately killed Tony. • Excuse – Division 4 s33 NT Criminal Code - unlikely, however possible defense. Following a review of the Northern Territory office of the director
attempt to restore moral justice in Canadian youth punishment is indispensable. The Youth Criminal Justice Act enacted on April 1st, 2003 recognizes in the preamble that incarceration should only be exercised as a last resort sentence for violent youth ages twelve to seventeen, (Youth Criminal Justice Act (S.C. 2002, c. 1), 2002; Barron, 2009; Tustin & Lutes, 2011; Olivo, 2012, pp. 234-235, 456; Justice Education Society of British Columbia , 2013). The restorative justice approach enables consideration
Youth justice is a controversial subject as many believe there is no neutral English noun which can identify a period of youth with the same certainty as ‘child’ or ‘adult’ (Springhall 1983, cited in Muncie, p.2). Youth crime is also an evolving social concept. Society adapts to things that have happened, for example, laws are often passed after a big event such as a moral panic. Therefore our current youth justice system in England and Wales is comprised of many theories, acts and events that have
Youth and juvenile crime is a common and serious issue in current society, and people, especially parents and educators, are pretty worried about the trend of this problem. According to Bala and Roberts, around 17% of criminals were youths, compared to 8% of Canadian population ranging between 12 to 18 years of age between 2003 and 2004 (2006, p37). As a big federal country, Canada has taken a series of actions since 1908. So far, there are three justice acts in the history of Canadian juvenile justice
Here we will look at the strategies of youth justice policies and practice with the ideological motivations and identify and evaluate the social and political context. The 1908 Child Act; Children and Young Persons Act, the Criminal Justice Act; Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 will be discussed. Youth justice is a creature of historical development. The structure of the industry is full of dominant philosophies which have seeped into the foundations, which still
we studied ways in which justice was served. We looked at excerpts from writers like Linda J. Collier who talked about youth criminals whose treatment was split between as a youth or as an adult due to their actions. These criminals were protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, but they committed crimes that made them worthy of being treated as adults. Prior to this first unit, I was much uninformed about how youth was treated under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, but now I am a very familiar
provisions of Criminal Procedure Act No, 51 of 1977, and is regarded as a community based sentence. Basically there are four types of Correctional Supervision. The first is a sentence imposed in terms of section 276(1) (h) of the Criminal Procedure Act where a court sentences a person directly to correctional supervision without the person having to enter a correctional centre. The second is where a person is sentenced to imprisonment in terms of section 276(1) (i) of the Criminal Procedure Act and where
challenges with the criminal justice system that are emerging and starting to be more of a problem in our society today. Here are just two problems that are affecting the criminal justice system and why they need to change for our future. I will first discuss youth in the criminal justice system and then cover the inaccuracy of lie detectors. “If things were different I wouldn’t be here, but I don’t have anybody looking out for me. It’s just me.” Seventeen-year-old Martin (older youth in pre-trial detention
Youth detention is designed to house Juvenile crime offenders rather than placing juveniles most commonly aged 10-17 in prison they are sent to Juvenile Detention centres. These Juveniles commit more property crime then violent crimes, and generally will commit less serious crimes like graffiti, shoplifting, vandalism, motor vehicle theft, fare evasion, road traffic offences and unlawful entry. However in early years in Australia children as young as six years old were once incarcerated for these