CRM 3312 Lecture Notes - Parens Patriae, Young Offenders Act, Truancy

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Criminology
• Course: CRM 3312
• Professor: Kenneth Campbell

Document Summary

Powers to retain until 21 years old. Assessment of child"s best interest, based on rehabilitation. Children are children, even when they break the law. They can be reformed through probation officers. Adults should be held criminally liable for bringing about delinquency in children. Proceedings were held in camera no media or people. No distinction made between neglected and delinquent youth. Youth thought to need guidance + assistance. Introduced status offences: conduct if done by adult okay (truancy, sexual behavior, incorrigibility) Sentences possible: adjournment, fine (max 10$, foster home, commitment to. Society care of probation officer: confinement in industrial schools. Youth not charged but accused of delinquencies. No pleas of guilty but admission or denial of allegation. Problems with this law - harsh treatment in training schools. 1960"s growing attack on jda (civil rights groups movements) Reformers were not concerned about rights, as they were. Once adjudicated youth remained wards of the court until 21.