Psychology 2032A/B Lecture 7: LEcture 7
7 Mar 2017
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L e c t u r e 7 : w e l c o m e t o t h e j o i n t - p r i s o n s. Aboriginal courts also exist within the court structure. Established so that special consideration could be given to the adverse background conditions of aboriginal offenders. Ex of unique circumstances/ residential schools, reduce the aboriginal overrepresentation in the criminal justice system. 3% of the cad population but account for 17% of adults admitted into remand. The problem is more severe in the prairie provinces. The commission by ab people of more serious crimes. Criminal justice practices that penalize aboriginal people (ex. fine defaults) Developed with expertise to specialize in cases with ab. Sentencing: defined as the judicial determination of a legal sanction upon a person convicted of an offence. Canadians believe that the main purpose of the criminal justice system is as follows:
