CRM 304 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Truancy, Defense Of Infancy, Adjournment Sine Die
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Crm304: youth justice week 2: history and reforms. Please read in conjunction with the powerpoint slides (a) overview -*see chart* Police have reasonable grounds to believe youth has broken the law and bring the youth into the system: somebody has to report the crime to the police. Dark figure of crime lot of people do commit offences and do not get caught that needs to be examined; we know from self-report studies that a. Recognition that under the old act is that we are bringing too many people into the system because police officers were afraid to not charge them. In some cases, it could be, such as victimless crimes or crimes that take up more resources than the result is worth. Police warning or caution: a warning on the scene, possibly speak to the parents, etc. (stealing a chocolate bar) Police referral to a program: communities might offer programs such as anti- shoplifting, drinking, etc.