The Young Offenders Act - The Truth?
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This essay was written to show the advantages and disadvantages of the
Young Offenders Act over the previous Juvenile Delinquents Act. Also it
should give a theoretical understanding of the current Canadian Juvenile-
Justice system, the act and it's implications and the effects of the young
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.... and discipline of a juvenile delinquent
shall approximate as nearly as maybe that which should be given by his
parents, and... as far as practability every juvenile delinquent shall be
treated, not as a criminal, but as a misguided and misdirected child . . .
needing aid, encouragement, help and assistance."(Page 72)
If a youth is close to the adult age of 18 years they could be
transfered to the adult justice system. This means that they would be
given the same sentences as an adult i ....
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