PSYC39H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Youth Criminal Justice Act, Young Offenders Act, Child Abuse
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Chapter 12: assessment and treatment of young offenders. Used to be treated as adult offenders in the past same penalties, sentences, facilities. In serious cases, could be transferred to adult court; punishments were like how a parent would discipline child, e. g. make them go to industrial school to learn skills and be able to work later on. Youth criminal justice act: prevent youth crime, provide meaningful consequences and encourage responsibility of behaviour. Interests and needs of victims are recognized, they can participate too. Name can"t be reported to public but can be released under special circumstances e. g. if. 14-17 and did a really horrible crime, if considered dangerous, not yet apprehended. Names of victims also have identities protected until consent is given. Stefanie rengel murder boyfriend killed ex because current girlfriend made him. Probation is the most common sentence, some are sentenced to custody but only a max 2- year sentence can be given to them.
