Sociology 2267A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Labeling Theory, Meta-Analysis, Postmodern Feminism
22 Apr 2018
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Many people still think that family is source of crime still rely on probations and institutions. Structural change came with yoa alternative measures strengthened thru ycja em. Ycja adult sentences breaks fundamental principle of keeping it separate from adult system. Billc10 continues to move in this direction. How we conceptualize young people who commit crime they have more responsibility now: delinquents -> young offenders -> youth criminals. All crime rates in canada are down including violent crime and youth crime: moral panics still continue warned from media. Facts of youth crime tell us that - very few young people in canada are actually involved in criminal activity and the justice system. Facts have not changed too much throughout history. Youth crime always an issue to a new generation of adults. Majority of the offenders are involved in minor offences. Reform has been an integral part of justice and has always been contentious consistent and.
