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Justice System
TASK
You will write an in class essay.
The question you will answer is as follows:
What is the YOUTH CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT
and should youth be tried as adults in
Canada if they have committed a serious
crime?
You will take notes during this PowerPoint and use
any information you feel is important to support
you essay.
Reena Virk
Reena came from a large extended family who
had emigrated from India.
On the evening of Friday November 14, 1997,
Reena Virk was invited to a "party" by her friend
near the Craigflower Bridge
Photo of
CraigflowerBridge
Reena Virk
While at the bridge, it is claimed that teenagers
drank alcohol and smoked marijuana.
Virk was subsequently swarmed by a group later
called the Shoreline Six.
This first beating ended when one of the girls
told the others to stop.
Virk managed to walk away, but was followed by
two members of the original group, Ellard and
Glowatski. The pair dragged Virk to the other side
of the bridge, made her remove her shoes and
jacket, and beat her a second time. Kelly Ellard held
her head under water.
Youth Crime
Is the rate of youth crime for
youth aged 12 to 17 rising or
declining?
Jordan Brown
Consequences
There are still consequences for
youths under 12 who commit
prohibited acts.
o For example: If you have stolen from a store, you may
not be allowed to go there in the future.
o Youth under 12 years old are dealt with under territorial
or provincial laws, such as child-welfare legislation.
Extrajudicial Sanctions
Alternative Measures Programs
Offenders of non-violent first time offences can
avoid trial by taking part in these programs.
Help youth to learn from their mistakes
Offenders apologize to the victim, give back items
and pay back damages etc.
TEDTALK