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PRINCIPLES OF THE YOUTH CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT (YCJA) EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is the main purpose of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)? ....ANSWER ...-To promote rehabilitation and reintegration, accountability appropriate to maturity, timely intervention, reduce custody use, and prevent crime through meaningful consequences. When did the YCJA come into force and what did it replace? - ....ANSWER ...-The YCJA came into force in 2003, replacing the Young Offenders Act. What age group does the YCJA apply to? - ....ANSWER ...-The YCJA applies to youth aged 12 to 17 inclusive. What is the significance of separating youth from adults in custody under the YCJA? ....ANSWER ...-Youth must be housed separately from adults to protect them from negative influences and abuse. What are Gladue considerations in the context of the YCJA? - ....ANSWER ...- Gladue considerations take into account the unique needs and circumstances of Indigenous youth when sentencing. ...COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED..... TRUSTED & VERIFIED... 1