PSY344H5 Final: PSY344 EXAM REVIEW
Document Summary
Young offenders: youths may be likely to act out because the prefrontal cortex which regulates the ability to control impulses is still developing and continues to develop until age 25. States that delinquents are 7-16 years of age (18 in some jurisdictions). Youths are tried in a separate court and parental involvement is allowed. Youths do not have a right to counsel or appeal. States that the age of criminal responsibility is 12-18 years. If youth pleads guilty their case can be diverted and they are sentenced to an educational or community service program. They can be fined or put in custody. Youths are tried in a separate court, but the judge can impose adult sentences. Names and photos of the offender are not released to the public to avoid stigmatization, but bill. This type of custody has a 37% recidivism rate after receiving treatment: secure custody: youth is sentenced to a youth prison facility.
