Youth Justice Quiz – Community Legal Education Association

The Youth Criminal Justice Act gives __________ a voice and gives them a chance to say how they have been hurt.

Lawyers
Citizens
Victims
Gangs

Local Youth Justice Committees are made up of __________, who speak for the community. They help make sure young people are accountable for their wrongdoing.

Police Officers
Volunteers
Judges
Actors

As of April 1, 2003, when young people come into contact with the law, they have certain rights, according to the

Juvenile Delinquents Act
Youth Criminal Justice Act
Anti-Gang Act
Young Offenders Act

If young people admit they have committed a wrongful act, they can be given __________ measures and not have to go to court.

Punishment
Extreme
Extra-judicial
Probation

The Youth Criminal Justice Act deals with young people between the ages of

5 and 12
10 and 15
18 and 21
12 and 17

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