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What are the two most important legal factors influencing police discretion?
What are the two most important legal factors influencing police discretion?
- Homelessness and complainant preference
- Offence seriousness and prior record of the offender (correct)
- Family and community
- Race and gender
What philosophy forms the basis for extrajudicial measures in the YCJA?
What philosophy forms the basis for extrajudicial measures in the YCJA?
- Minimum sentencing guidelines
- Diversion as the most appropriate and effective way to address non-violent youth crime (correct)
- Incarceration for all youth offenders
- Punitive justice
Which factor is being challenged in Ontario courts as a human rights issue?
Which factor is being challenged in Ontario courts as a human rights issue?
- Demeanour
- Racial profiling and carding (correct)
- Class
- Age
What increases the chances of future arrest?
What increases the chances of future arrest?
What is the main focus of Bill C-10 regarding police officers?
What is the main focus of Bill C-10 regarding police officers?
Which individuals are diversionary measures programs usually restricted to?
Which individuals are diversionary measures programs usually restricted to?
Which province uses a post-charge system for youth offenders?
Which province uses a post-charge system for youth offenders?
What is one of the criticisms of diversionary measures programs?
What is one of the criticisms of diversionary measures programs?
Which of the following is NOT a category of diversionary measures programming mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a category of diversionary measures programming mentioned in the text?
What happens in most provinces if a youth fails to comply with diversionary measures?
What happens in most provinces if a youth fails to comply with diversionary measures?
What role do Youth Justice Committees play in some provinces, according to the text?
What role do Youth Justice Committees play in some provinces, according to the text?
What percentage range of apprehended youth have been referred to diversionary measures across provinces?
What percentage range of apprehended youth have been referred to diversionary measures across provinces?
