CRIM 241 Chapter 14: Crim 241 Finals Notes (Chapter 14).docx

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Criminology
• Course: CRIM 241
• Professor: Richard Brown

Document Summary

Chapter 14: aboriginal offenders: legacy of colonization, many live on margins of canadian society. Expressed concern about increasing the # of mandatory min sentences: move away from sections 718. 2(d) and 718. 2 , do not allow judge to consider gladue decision, aboriginal women offenders, more overrepresented in federal correctional population than male counterparts. One in three incarcerated women is aboriginal. One third of these women have health disability. 75% use alcohol and drugs: tend to be overclassified given a higher than appropriate security rating. Initiatives in aboriginal corrections: first nations and native organizations. Argued that european methods of justices are ill suited to address. Aboriginal crime (adversarial: efforts should focus on programs developed by aboriginals. Sentencing circles, community meditation, sentencing advisory committees (employ native personnel) 301193623: probation supervision, fine option programs, preparation of pre, aboriginal healing centres and lodges sentence report (psr) for courts. Sweat lodges, healing circles, modules that focus on cultural awareness, substance abuse, and family violence.