YCJA
TO WHAT EXTENT IS THE YOUTH CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT FAIRAND EQUITABLE IN ADRESSING YOUNG OFFENDERS
SARHH LUYENDYK
Social Studies 9
Mrs. Cholach
October 3, 2014
To What Extant Is the Youth Criminal Justice Act Fair and Equitable in Addressing Young Offenders - Essay by Sarah Luyendyk
Many people have different thoughts on the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Their perspectives range from things that are beneficial to young offenders and some things that are not beneficial to the society. Lots of people may be in the “grey area” with the YCJA, not knowing if they agree with it o totally disagree with it. Chances are they think that it is beneficial to youth, but some changes need to be made that will benefit the collective rights of the society.
Not many people know the positive effects of the YCJA on young offenders. The YCJA helps youth deal with the law in an age-appropriate way. To ensure that their sentences were fit for their age and the crime that they were convicted of, Anne McLellan – former creator of the YCJA – brought in some youth to help with the developing of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. In fact she brought in some youth who have been in trouble with the law and youth who were role models in their school and in the community. Another essential point in support of the YCJA is that their main focus is to rehabilitate youth and reintegrate them into the society where they do not pose as a threat. One may be surprised to know that the 12 year old girl who killed both her parents and her 8 year old brother, with her 23 year old boyfriend, Jeremy Steinke, is staying in a rehabilitation program until she is 22 years old. She now attends the University or Calgary, slowly trying to reintegrate herself back into society. Lastly, the YCJA has made a huge difference, by lowering the youth crime rate each year. Statistics say that
SARHH LUYENDYK
Social Studies 9
Mrs. Cholach
October 3, 2014
To What Extant Is the Youth Criminal Justice Act Fair and Equitable in Addressing Young Offenders - Essay by Sarah Luyendyk
Many people have different thoughts on the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Their perspectives range from things that are beneficial to young offenders and some things that are not beneficial to the society. Lots of people may be in the “grey area” with the YCJA, not knowing if they agree with it o totally disagree with it. Chances are they think that it is beneficial to youth, but some changes need to be made that will benefit the collective rights of the society.
Not many people know the positive effects of the YCJA on young offenders. The YCJA helps youth deal with the law in an age-appropriate way. To ensure that their sentences were fit for their age and the crime that they were convicted of, Anne McLellan – former creator of the YCJA – brought in some youth to help with the developing of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. In fact she brought in some youth who have been in trouble with the law and youth who were role models in their school and in the community. Another essential point in support of the YCJA is that their main focus is to rehabilitate youth and reintegrate them into the society where they do not pose as a threat. One may be surprised to know that the 12 year old girl who killed both her parents and her 8 year old brother, with her 23 year old boyfriend, Jeremy Steinke, is staying in a rehabilitation program until she is 22 years old. She now attends the University or Calgary, slowly trying to reintegrate herself back into society. Lastly, the YCJA has made a huge difference, by lowering the youth crime rate each year. Statistics say that