MIND MAP CANADA

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Our Worldviews Grade 9 textbook, mind map, Chapter 2
Rachel Choboter
Mind Map by Rachel Choboter, updated more than 1 year ago
Rachel Choboter
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MIND MAP CANADA
  1. Jury
    1. What is a jury?
      1. A jury is a group of 12 people who decide if an offender is guilty or not guilty
        1. Any Canadian citizen over 18 can be selected for jury duty, some exceptions apply
        2. What is a jury's responsibilites?
          1. A jury has to arrive on time.
            1. The jury has to make a verdict based on the evidence and the law.
          2. Advocacy Groups
            1. John Howard Society
                1. They try and advocate for the prevention of crime. Making sure people have what they need to help work toward preventing crime.
                2. Elizabeth Fry Society
                  1. What do they do?
                    1. Advocacy groups work independently from the government. They: Try to solve underlying reasons for crime, educate the public about the justice system, help people who've broken the law return to their communities, call for measures to improve the system, and stand up for the rights of those who broke the law,
                    2. They believe that each case should be looked at individually. Measures to help people get back into society is important.
                  2. Elders
                    1. Why are elders important?
                      1. Elders have a high spirituality and represent a person molded by culture . They know traditional knowledge and language and that can be important to a young person. Culture is an important part of identity. It can help you find balance. Elders should be respected and understood.
                      2. Sentencing circles
                        1. A sentencing circle involves the members of a community. The idea that when one person breaks the law, it affects everyone in the community, so the community is involved in the solution.
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