Sociology 2267A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Youth Criminal Justice Act, Young Offenders Act, Patriation
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Sociology 2267, week 4 - youth and the. Juvenile delinquents act (jda 1908: youth (aged 7 to 16 years old, based on parens patriate philosophy. When the state acts as parents: young offenders act (yoa 1984, focused on holding youth accountable for crimes, provided for "due process" protection. Dramatic increases in numbers of young people in custody. Exam: 60 multiple choice questions, chapters 1-6. Juvenile justice: youth criminal justice act (ycja-2003, overall aim, reduce the unacceptably high level of incarceration, police approach. Legislate a system that would minimize the use of courts and custody. Custody to be reserved for violent and repeat offenders. Policy principles - ycja: supporting a restorative model of justice: Under the yoa, once a child was a young offender, they were stigmatized within society (i. e. ) schools did not want to accept them. Paternal, family and community involvement in rehabilitation and reintegration processes. Family and parents need to be involved in the process of rehabilitation.