Psychology 2032A/B Lecture 7: & Chapter 9 - Prison Systems

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2032A/B
• Professor: John Campbell

Document Summary

Aboriginal courts: also exist - established so that special consideration could be given to the adverse background conditions of aboriginal offenders. Goal = to reduce aboriginal overrepresentation in criminal justice system. Judges have access to resources that allow them to apply ti more appropriate sentences. Mitigating circumstances in offenders bckground may serve to reduce culpability of the offender. May lead to restorative justice which aims to heal those affected by criminal acts rather than punitive justice. Aboriginal overrepresentation: refers to disproportionate number of aboriginals involved in the criminal justice system. Abs make up 3% of the canadian population but account for 17% of adults admitted to remand more severe in prairie provinces. Commission by ab ppl of more serious crimes. Criminal justice practices that penalize ab people. Sentencing in canada: judicial determination of a legal sanction upon a person convicted of an offence. Goal of prison system = punishment, rehabilitation, Canadians believe: to protect & serve society protect the innocent.