SOC 1500 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Formal System, Young Offenders Act, Routine Activity Theory
19 Mar 2019
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Youth: is a social construction (there is a category in age that is not children nor. Used when analyzing maturity, legal measures, behaviour, expectations. We treat young people based on our perception of their maturity. We have age-related rules and laws that impact our definition of youth. Under 12: no criminal responsibility (criminal code of canada) 15-18: can leave school*, get drivers license, work full-time, engage in sexual activity, consent to medical and dental treatment. 18/19: can drink alcohol, gamble, and buy cigarettes, live independently, marry, vote, watch r-rated movies. Youth are mostly accused in private residence (varies greatly, underage drinking) Commercial establishments and outdoor public space: majority of non-violent youth crime (theft, fraud, possession of stolen goods; property related offences) Schools: majority of violent crime and drug offences (more likely of school. Proportions of youth charged by police (2000-2014) has declined over time. No big spikes or drops over 14 years.
