PSYB01H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Youth Criminal Justice Act, Young Offenders Act, Family Process
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Chapter 5 developmental issues : juvenile offending. Children under the age of 12 are not charged even when they commit violent acts such as murder. Criminal justice act, which provides direction on how youth committing criminal. In 1908, canada enacted the juvenile delinquents act (jda) to recognize the special circumstances inherent with juvenile offenders. This legislation applied to individuals between the ages of 7 and 16. These juveniles were termed delinquents rather than offenders. In 1984, the young offenders act (yoa) replaced the jda. A younger offender would have to plead guilt for diversion to be possible. Other diversions available include: absolute discharge young offender received no sentence other than a guilty verdict restitution to the victim, a fine compensation for loss or damaged property. 3: a prohibition order ( no weapons, community service, probation. 4/15/2012: custody ( could be open i. e. : group home or childcare facility or secure i. e. : prison facility)
