Youth Justice Quiz – Community Legal Education Association

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

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

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

Volunteers
Actors
Police Officers
Judges

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

Extra-judicial
Extreme
Probation
Punishment

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

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

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

Victims
Lawyers
Citizens
Gangs

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