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The ''YCJA'' also encourages judges to impose non-custodial sentences on young persons who are found guilty under the Act where it is consistent with the general principles. This does not mean that it seeks to prohibit custodial sentences, but rather to ensure that custodial sentences are the last option. | The ''YCJA'' also encourages judges to impose non-custodial sentences on young persons who are found guilty under the Act where it is consistent with the general principles. This does not mean that it seeks to prohibit custodial sentences, but rather to ensure that custodial sentences are the last option. | ||
A significant change is the inclusion of the vVictims play a significant’ role in the process. While victims have no rights per se as they are not a party to criminal proceedings, the ''YCJA'' holds that victims will be heard and treated with courtesy, compassion, and respect for their privacy, and be minimally inconvenienced. Also, consequences will include educating the offender about the impact of the crime, and focusing on repairing the damage or paying back society in a constructive fashion. In some respects, B.C. legislation dealing with victims of crime has already incorporated a number of these principles, particularly in the ''Victims of Crime Act'', RSBC 1996, c 478. In 2015, Parliament enacted the ''Canadian Victims Bill of Rights'', SC 2015, c 13, s 2 (“''CVBR''”). The Act guarantees victims of crime various rights, including the right to information about the criminal justice system, their rights as victims of crime, and their right to have their security and privacy considered by the appropriate authorities in the criminal justice system. For more information on victims’ rights, and resources for victims of crime see '''Chapter 4: Victims'''. | A significant change is the inclusion of the vVictims play a significant’ role in the process. While victims have no rights per se as they are not a party to criminal proceedings, the ''YCJA'' holds that victims will be heard and treated with courtesy, compassion, and respect for their privacy, and be minimally inconvenienced. Also, consequences will include educating the offender about the impact of the crime, and focusing on repairing the damage or paying back society in a constructive fashion. In some respects, B.C. legislation dealing with victims of crime has already incorporated a number of these principles, particularly in the ''Victims of Crime Act'', RSBC 1996, c 478. In 2015, Parliament enacted the ''Canadian Victims Bill of Rights'', SC 2015, c 13, s 2 (“''CVBR''”). The Act guarantees victims of crime various rights, including the right to information about the criminal justice system, their rights as victims of crime, and their right to have their security and privacy considered by the appropriate authorities in the criminal justice system. For more information on victims’ rights, and resources for victims of crime see '''[[Introduction_to_Law_for_Victims_of_Crime_(4:I)|Chapter 4: Victims]]'''. | ||
The ''YCJA'' was amended by Bill C-10 (“''The Safe Streets and Communities Act''”) on October 23, 2012. | The ''YCJA'' was amended by Bill C-10 (“''The Safe Streets and Communities Act''”) on October 23, 2012. | ||
