PSYC 3402 Chapter 5: Chapter 5.docx

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3402
• Professor: Ralph Serin

Document Summary

Children under the age of 12 may not be charged with an offense even if they commit violent acts such as murder. Children s behaviour in this age category is governed by the child and family services act. Youth between the ages of 12 and 18 may be charged, but it is understood that this age category have other developmental needs. Provisions for offenders of this age category are outlined in the youth criminal justice act. Diversion is a decision not to prosecute a young offender, but rather have them undergo an educational or community service program. Extrajudicial measures community options and less serious alternatives than youth court. In 1908 canada enacted the juvenile delinquents act. Applied to persons between the ages of 7 and 16. Sanctions included fines, probation, mandatory attendance in an industrial school to learn a trade and foster care.