CRIM 210 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Paternalism, Eurocentrism, Group Psychotherapy
14 Apr 2017
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Two major correctional problems: the overuse of custody for aboriginal youth. Four forms of overuse of custody: aboriginal youth are disprorpotrinately held in remand, disproportionally sentenced to custody, custody sentences are longer, disproportionately held in secure custody. High rates or pretrial detention are due in part to the criteria used by judges in determining whether to grant bail. Schooldrop out rates are higher for aboriginal youth. Lack of young offender facilities and programs in aboriginal communiteis is a reason for the overuse of custody for aboriginal youth. Girls are more likely to be from reserves than are boys. Half came from cities and the remaineder live in smaller towns. Smaller rural and isolated communities do not have the resources for community options to custody. Reintegration: a correctional concept referring to policies and programs designed to introduce offenders back intot heir communities as productive, participating, law abiding members.
