PSYC 2400 Study Guide - Young Offenders Act, Murder Of Reena Virk, Antisocial Personality Disorder

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 2400
• Professor: Jenelle Power

Document Summary

Juvenile delinquents act in 1908: up until 1908 no real legislation to say to treat youths different than adults. 1908 youths under age 7 were put into a different court system. 1984 youth became age 12 18. 2003 prevention, taking responsibility/consequences, reintegration: youth are still held accountable, but not in the same way as adults, this act is still currently in place. Less serious and less violent offences should be diverted: focus on diverting youth out of the criminal justice system. Extrajudicial measures are increased: can still get an adult sentence, but happens in youth court. Name of youth cannot be reported to public but only under special circumstances: defendants between 14 and 17 years and are convicted of serious, violent offences, youth is considered dangerous, youth has not been apprehended yet. Victim must give permission to have their name published. Persons accused of crime, by age, canada, 2010. The rate of youth charged has declined since 2001.