YCJA Review Crossword

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  1. 5. A lawyer in a criminal trial that seeks to show that the accused is guilty of the charges.
  2. 8. A common sentence under the YCJA where young offenders are required to help in the community in some way.
  3. 9. The minimum age at which the YCJA applies.
  4. 10. A person, youth or adult, that has committed a crime.
  5. 12. One of the four sentencing factors; the situation or personal life of an offender.
  6. 14. A goal of the YCJA; to reform an offender and address the problems underlying their criminal behaviour.
  7. 15. A group of twelve citizens that are tasked with determining the innocence or guilt of an offender.
  8. 16. The age at which a young offender may receive an adult sentence under the YCJA.
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  1. 1. The maximum age at which the YCJA applies.
  2. 2. The individuals and organizations involved in applying and administering justice in society.
  3. 3. One of the four sentencing factors; the severity of the crime.
  4. 4. Individuals on trial are assumed ____ until proven otherwise.
  5. 6. A document listing an offender's previous criminal charges and convictions.
  6. 7. One of the four sentencing factors; the feelings of the offender about what he or she has done.
  7. 11. One of the four sentencing factors; whether the offender has committed other crimes in the past.
  8. 13. A goal of the YCJA; to return a reformed offender back into society.