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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
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)

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