CRIM 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Parens Patriae, Pater Familias, Young Offenders Act
14 Sep 2017
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Crim 210 - lecture 2 - evolution of youth justice in canada. Over years, society has attempted to work views of youth into policy responses to youth crime. Has manifested in legislation aimed at dealing w/ youthful offending. Law governing young offenders has always been politically contentious matter. Today, legislative reform of youth justice legislation remains on parliamentary agenda. We did not always view young ppl the way we do today. Demause - argued that particular mentality can be associated w/ diff child rearing practices found throughout history. Some primitive societies remain in earlier stage of child rearing practice. Prior to 17th century, few distinctions made in regard to rights b/w children & adults. Most education took place in form of apprenticeships. Adults shared all aspects of life w/ children. Children had no special status accorded to them due to age. Explanation for changes in way children came to be treated tied to 3 stages.
