Explanation for the Objectives of the YCJA

I wrote about the Objectives of the YCJA (click here to go), and today I will explain it more in depth.

• Prevent crime
  
  
  • This means addressing the offending person's underlying circumstances for the offending behavior. An example would be counseling for alcohol or drug abuse.
  
  
  
• Rehabilitate young offenders and reintegrate them into society
  
  
  • Providing young offenders with the skills to make positive choices in the future, and to help them find positive ways to participate in their community (e.g. joining a sports team). 
  
  
  
• Punish bad decisions with meaningful consequences
  
  
  • The consequences would promote the long-term protection of society. For example, if a young person damages someone's property, they should explain themselves to the person they wronged, and repair or replace the property.
  
  
  
• Separate young offenders from adults because of their reduced maturity level
  
  
  • Young offenders are not as responsible for their actions as adults and should not face the same consequences as adults.