Police Foundations LAW120 Chapter Notes - Chapter 24: Riven, Youth Criminal Justice Act, The Young Offenders
4 Jun 2016
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The youth justice system: a) the juvenile delinquents act was created in 1908. The minimum age for criminally charging a youth was seven years of age. Its objective was to rehabilitate and reform, not to punish. There was no charter to protect their rights. It was replaced in 1984 by the young offenders act: the young offenders act was created in 1984. Critics said it was too soft on young offenders. Others said it abused the rights of young people. Much of it is still contained in the youth criminal justice act: the youth criminal justice act applies to young people between 12 and 17 who are charged with criminal code offences. It promotes accountability, responsibility, and consequences for all youth crimes. It supports long-term solutions to youth crime and reinforcing social values such as respect, responsibility, and accountability. It also respects national and international human rights protections for children, while protecting public safety.
