PSYC 3402 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Juvenile Delinquency, Attribution Bias, Iatrogenesis
2 Aug 2016
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Original 1908 act covered delinquency not only criminal acts. Youth approach problems differently and have different resources. Those under 12 are found not criminally responsible. Child services normally step in and might take child away. Many federal offenders began their sentences as youth. Wanting to keep young offenders out of court. Belief that if you"re brought into system, you"re more likely to stay there. Much more treatment and supports in youth facilities. Canada has a very high incarceration rate of juvenile. When youth are incarcerated they don"t spend much time inside. Government reports that decline is due to ycja. Reason is that ycja took youth offenders out of the courts. In theory cjs should try and make society safer. When confining youth you can create mental health issues or reinforce their label as an offender. Depression and anxiety or two biggest mental health issues. Often, first time offenders meet psychiatrist is inside correction.
