SOC310H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Youth Rights, Actus Reus, Chuck Cadman
Document Summary
A century of youth justice in canada (continued ) Difference between smith and david meffe- age, incarcerated for very long time; smith eventually died in an adult facility. Similarities-incarcerated for fairly minor offence, didn"t get help they needed (i. e. psychological counseling) Relevant concepts- poor management of inmates (didn"t check on their mental health), idea that to keep someone safe, they should be put in solitary confinement. More legislation regarding the responsibility of the juvenile offender was proposed in bill c-61, an act. Respecting young offenders and to repeal the juvenile delinquents act. This legislation almost completely abandoned the welfarist tack of the jda. Abandonment of welfare state under jda moving toward yoa. Limited maturity and special needs of young people (separate youth justice system) Least possible interference with children"s freedom; always try the punishment that is the least harsh or interferes with the child"s freedom to the least extent.
