Role of Sentencing in the Over-Representation of Aboriginal People in Correctional Institutions

• NCJ Number: 125112
• Journal: Canadian Journal of Criminology Volume: 32 Issue: 3 Dated: special issue (July 1990) Pages: 429-440
• Author(s): C LaPrairie
• Date Published: 1990
• Length: 12 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Survey
• Language: French; English
• Country: Canada

Annotation

Aboriginal issues have been overlooked in recent reform initiatives in the area of sentencing.

Abstract

The author discusses the role of sentencing in contributing to the over-representation of aboriginal offenders in Canada's correctional institutions. Proposals are discussed. 10 notes and 28 references. (Author abstract)