CRIM 315 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Restorative Justice, First Nations, Bet Her
8 Dec 2016
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Crim 315 week 2 (may 17th, 2016) Tsliel waututh does not have their own justice system and relies primarily on. First nations are reluctant to contact with police due to historically abusive nature. Repair the past by showing a better way for the future. Police officers are far more successful dealing with first nations with their vehicles marked with first nations symbols. No formal restorative justice program but has informal restorative measures. Use police discretion by finding ways to work with the community to solve community issues. Presence of police when nothing bad is happening so something good can happen. 1 of the 4 courts in the province. Four years began with a cleansing ceremony. Focus on healing and reparation in conjunction with denunciation and deterrence. Similar to circle sentencing, with a formal court formation (judge, sheriff, clerk, etc) The feather and feelings, gladue considerations, elders, artwork.
