Chapter 2 Pt. 2 Flashcards
What is a concern for the YCJA
the concern is that the YCJA merges with the adult juvenile court, its similar to the adult court but with a little more care for the offenders
What is a unreliable source to measure youth crime and why
Unofficial sources (like surveys) because no one wants to admit crimes even though its anonymous
What is something definers don’t account into definitions used to describe youth criminals
psychological aspects
What is “Case Filtration”
when cases are dismissed, usually from a lack of evidence or inability to process the crime / prosecute
What is a common crime that doesn’t get as much attention
Technology Crimes
Why don’t we have records of youth crime in the past??
because youth crime wasn’t really a thing back then so we only have records of adult crime, youth crime would sometimes be in the newspaper
Why did the state decide to intervene in youth crime at the end of the 19th century
because youth delinquency was emerging because of parents both working and leaving kids unattended, which made them deprived and leads to stealing/ being out in the streets
What is thew Truancy Law
kids have to be in school until a certain age (have no choice)
Where does official crime data come from in Canada
the Canadian Center for Justice Statistics
what ages does a kid have to be to be considered a “young offender”
12-17
What is an Administrative Offence
failing to attend court or to comply with his/her disposition (sentencing)
