18 Questions
What is the main focus of research on family, school, and peers in relation to youth crime and delinquency?
Identifying risk and protective/resilience factors
How have Western governments utilized research findings in the field of youth crime and delinquency?
Launched crime prevention initiatives aimed at communities
Which legal factors have a significant influence on police discretion according to the text?
Offence seriousness and prior record of the offender
Why are minor offences more likely to offer police more latitude for discretion?
They are less serious in nature
What philosophy underlies extrajudicial measures like those expressed in the YCJA?
Diversion is the most appropriate and effective way to address non-violent youth crime
Which of the following is considered an important extralegal factor that affects police decision-making according to the text?
Family, community, and neighbourhood
Who are the most frequent perpetrators of violence against children and youth in the home?
Adult males
According to power-control theory, what family structure is associated with differences in delinquency?
Egalitarian families
What has been identified as a more important factor in delinquency compared to family structure?
Parenting styles
What has recent investigations shown about violence in foster homes and correctional facilities?
Canadian politicians share responsibility
According to interactional theory, what effect does low parental attachment have on delinquency?
Increases delinquency
As adolescents age, what happens to parental influences according to the text?
Parental influences diminish
What is the primary goal of extrajudicial sanctions under the YCJA?
To provide a timely opportunity for youth to acknowledge and repair harm caused
Which statement about diversionary measures programs is true?
They are restricted to first-time offenders charged with minor offences
What is the main concern raised by critics regarding diversionary measures?
They lead to net-widening and potential custody sentences for non-compliance
Which of the following statements about the referral process for diversionary measures is true?
All of the above
What is Bill C-10 related to?
Requiring police officers to keep records of extrajudicial measures
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of diversionary measures programming?
Incarceration
Test your knowledge on the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) and Bill C-10, including requirements for extrajudicial sanctions, police records, and diversionary measures for young offenders. Explore how provinces are implementing these laws.
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