Across
- 5. The legal representative who works to protect the accused person's rights and present their side of the case.
- 6. A court-ordered consequence requiring an offender to perform unpaid work to help repair harm in their local area.
- 7. The specific penalty or consequence assigned to a person who has been convicted of an offense.
- 8. The fair, equitable, and impartial treatment of individuals under the law.
- 10. The lawyer representing the government (Crown) who presents evidence to prove the accused person is guilty.
- 11. Non-profit, independent organizations (such as the John Howard Society or Elizabeth Fry Society) that support offenders, protect rights, and lobby for justice system reform.
- 12. A core objective of the YCJA that focuses on providing treatment, guidance, and education to address the root causes of a young person's behavior.
- 13. A permanent official record of a person's criminal convictions, which can restrict future employment and international travel.
- 14. The main federal legislation in Canada that defines criminal offenses and procedures for adult offenders.
- 15. Protections guaranteed to individuals by law, such as the right to remain silent or legal representation upon arrest.
Down
- 1. A traditional Indigenous restorative justice process led by Elders and community members to foster healing, accountability, and balance.
- 2. The official presiding over a courtroom who ensures trial rules are followed and determines legal consequences or sentences.
- 3. The legal verdict when an accused person is found to have committed a crime beyond a reasonable doubt.
- 4. The process of safely welcoming a young person back into their community after they have faced consequences for a crime.
- 8. A group of 12 sworn citizens who hear evidence in a trial and decide whether the accused person is guilty or not guilty.
- 9. Duties or obligations that citizens are expected to fulfill, such as obeying the law or serving on a jury.