Sociology 2205A/B Chapter 00: 99
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Week 1: introduction to youth in conflict with the law. Historical introduction, comparison globally, and theories = first half of course. Socializing agencies, treatment, and rehabilitation = second part. Any child who violates any provision of the criminal code of canada or any federal or provincial statue (formal laws) or by-law of any municipality or who is guilty of sexual immorality or any similar form of vice. Factors in the emergence of a separate juvenile justice system in canada (1800-1900) Specialized legislations in canada (started in mid 1800"s) Minimum age is 12 years, maximum age is 17 years old. Socio-economic climate: -immigration (increase number of immigrants from europe to look for a better life in canada, migration from rural canada to big cities in canada like montreal, toronto etc. ), urbanization (a heterogeneous and anonymous social milieu ! many ethnic groups), industrialization (the population of the urban poor grew significantly and rapidly ! changes social class etc. )