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Youth Criminal Justice Act
Youth Criminal Justice Act
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Social Studies
9th Grade
10/15/2018

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Legislation
Definition
Laws considered collectively
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Criminal Record
Definition
A permanent record of breaking the law, which is public info. A criminal record can stop you from obtaining some jobs, volunteer positions and travel to other countries
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Validity
Definition
reliability, based on critical assessment of source, facts and bias
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Justice System
Definition
The institutions and procedures for applying laws in a society
Term
Reintegrate
Definition
To make part of again
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Rights
Definition
Moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
Term
Community Service
Definition
Help in the community performed as part of a sentence, such as assisting with community clean up or food bank
Term
Prosecutor
Definition
Group of people conducting legal proceedings against someone
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Sentence
Definition
A punishment assigned to an offender
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Vandalism
Definition
A criminal offense involving intentional destruction to public or private property
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Responsibilty
Definition
Being accountable for something
Term
Criminal Code of Canada
Definition
The Criminal Code is a law that codifies most criminal offences and procedures in Canada
-An act respecting the criminal law
-Adults
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Fair and Equitable
Definition
Treating someone based on their needs
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Justice
Definition
The quality of being fair and reasonable.
-The administration of the law or authority in maintaining this.
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Rehabilitate
Definition
To help and restore the youth
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Sequester
Definition
Isolate members of a jury when they cannot decide on a verdict
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Youth Criminal Justice Act
Definition
It covers the prosecution of youths for criminal offences. Protects young offenders
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Citizen
Definition
A legal resident of a state or country. Naturalized (foreigner) or native
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John Howard Society
Definition
A Canadian non-profit organization detected to understanding the crime and prison reform.
Term
Statistics
Definition
Data collected and arranged to help prove fact or opinion
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Young Offenders
Definition
Minors who have committed an illegal act
Term
Sentencing Circle
Definition
A community process used to an appropriate sentencing plan
Term
Defense
Definition
One or more defendants and the counsel in a trial
the case presented by or on behalf of the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit
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Jury
Definition
A group of people (usually 12) that decide on the verdict for an offender
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Rioting
Definition
A violent public disturbance
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Elizabeth Fry Society
Definition
Helps girls and women in the justice system
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Jury Duty
Definition
Acting as a member of a jury in court
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