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
Anti-Gang Act
Juvenile Delinquents Act
Youth Criminal Justice Act

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

Gangs
Citizens
Lawyers
Victims

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

Extreme
Probation
Punishment
Extra-judicial

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

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

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

Judges
Volunteers
Police Officers
Actors

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