SOC 3710 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Indictable Offence, Presentence Investigation Report, Youth Criminal Justice Act

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 3710
• Professor: Bill O' Grady

Document Summary

Ycja came into force in 2003, spanning 165 sections. Historical context leading to the passage of the youth criminal. Justice act (ycja) youth justice legislation has existed since the jda in 1908, and before that after age 7, children were tried same as adults. Policy objectives underlying the ycja intended to reduce incarceration rates from the yoa, and most serious punishment was saved for serious crimes: minor offences would be dealt with outside of court main components of act: !1: restraint - both sentencing and decision of whether to use formal court process in. Rst place: accountability - holding youth accountable for actions with meaningful consequences that would promote rehabilitation and reintegration. Rights and obligations of young people and parents under the ycja procedural protection for young people: must have enhanced procedures to ensure youth are treated fairly and their rights are protected, protected under the charter and the ycja.