Youth Justice Quiz – Community Legal Education Association

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

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

Gangs
Lawyers
Citizens
Victims

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
Juvenile Delinquents Act
Anti-Gang 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.

Judges
Volunteers
Actors
Police Officers

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

Extreme
Punishment
Probation
Extra-judicial

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