Psychology 2032A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Dangerous Offender, Parole Board Of Canada, Prison Officer

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

Document Summary

Aboriginal overrepresentation: refers to the disproportionate number of aboriginals involved in the criminal justice system, aboriginals make up approx. 3% of the canadian population, but account for 17% of adults admitted into remand: the problem is more severe in prairie provinces and for women, highest in manitoba. Explanations for overrepresentation: there are several possible explanations, a higher aboriginal crime rate, the common by aboriginal people of more serious crimes, criminal justice practices that penalize aboriginal people, overt or systematic racism. Special courts aboriginal offenders: developed with expertise to specialize in cases with aboriginal offenders. Sentencing is defined as the judicial determination of al egal sanction upon a person convicted of an offence. Goals of the system: canadians believe that the main purpose of the criminal justice system is to protect and serve society. Implicit in this perception is the assumption that the system is in place to protect the innocent.