Youth Justice Quiz – Community Legal Education Association

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

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

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

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

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

Probation
Extra-judicial
Extreme
Punishment

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

Actors
Police Officers
Judges
Volunteers

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

Lawyers
Victims
Gangs
Citizens

Name

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