Youth Justice Quiz – Community Legal Education Association

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

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

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
Young Offenders Act
Anti-Gang Act
Youth Criminal Justice Act

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

Probation
Extreme
Extra-judicial
Punishment

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

Citizens
Victims
Lawyers
Gangs

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