Policing and Corrections

Aboriginal and Diversity Initiatives

This page explains the importance for the National Parole Board to develop policies and processes that are sensitive to the circumstances and needs of Aboriginal offenders.

Source: Government of Canada; National Parole Board

Aboriginal Corrections

PSEPC works with Aboriginal people, governments and organizations to develop unique and innovative solutions to the challenges that Aboriginal people encounter within the community corrections and criminal justice systems.

Source: Government of Canada; Public Safety Canada

Aboriginal Courtworker Program

This Program works to ensure that Aboriginal people involved in the criminal justice system obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally-sensitive treatment under the law.

Source: Government of Canada; Justice Canada, Department of

Aboriginal Initiatives

Mandated to create partnerships and strategies that enhance the safe and timely reintegration of Aboriginal offenders into the community.

Source: Government of Canada; Correctional Service Canada (CSC)

Aboriginal Peoples Collection (Aboriginal Corrections Publications)

Series of reports form the Aboriginal Peoples Collection on corrections.

Source: Government of Canada; Public Safety Canada

Aboriginal Policing

PSEPC works with Aboriginal communities, provincial/territorial governments and other law enforcement partners to implement the First Nations Policing Policy (FNPP).

Source: Government of Canada; Public Safety Canada

Aboriginal – Publications by Subject

Series of publications, from Correctional Services Canada, all related to Aboriginal issues.

Source: Government of Canada; Correctional Service Canada (CSC)

A One-Day Snapshot of Aboriginal Youth in Custody Across Canada

This page provides statistics on the incarceration rates of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal youth in all provinces and territories of Canada.

Source: Government of Canada; Justice Canada, Department of

Backgrounder: Aboriginal Inmates

This page provides a full overview of the situation pertaining to the disproportionate representation of Aboriginal inmates in Canadian correctional facilities.

Source: Government of Canada; Office of the Correctional Investigator

Community, Contract and Aboriginal Policing

This page from the RCMP features the highlights of the Community, Contract and Aboriginal Policing.

Source: Government of Canada; Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

Federally Sentenced Aboriginal Women in Maximum Security: What Happened to the Promises of "Creating Choices"?

It offers CSC recommendations and insights into better serving the Aboriginal women in maximum security.

Source: Government of Canada; Correctional Service Canada (CSC)

First Nations Chiefs of Police Association

FNCPA was established to assist with the development of training seminars, workshops, enlisting facilitators and presenters and developing training topics for First Nation territories across Canada.

First Nations Organized Crime Initiative

The FNOC assists First Nations police services in addressing organized crime and cross-border criminality, enables sustained participation in multi-agency activities, and provides training and opportunities for intelligence gathering and sharing.

Source: Government of Canada; Public Safety Canada

Healing Lodges for Aboriginal Federal Offenders

Healing lodges offer services and programs to Aboriginal offenders serving federal sentences and addresses their needs through Aboriginal teachings and ceremonies, contact with Elders and children, and interaction with nature.

Source: Government of Canada; Correctional Service Canada (CSC)

HR Study (A Human Resource Study of First Nations Policing in Canada)

The purpose of the study is to determine what personnel and financial resources are required to effectively and efficiently provide policing services within First Nations communities.

Source: First Nations Chiefs of Police Association and Human Resources Development Canada

International Comparison of Indigenous Policing Models

This paper provides a brief review of current policing programs and initiatives relating to Indigenous peoples in Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Source: Government of Canada; Public Safety Canada

Let's Talk Vol. 31, No. 1

This issue of the Let's Talk magazine features various articles on issues related to Aboriginal offenders in Canada.

Source: Government of Canada; Correctional Service Canada (CSC)

National Aboriginal Courtworker Program

The Saskatchewan Aboriginal Courtworker Program helps accused persons going through the criminal justice system. It is cost-shared with the federal government.

Source: Government of Saskatchewan; Justice

National Crime Prevention Centre (NCPC) Funding Programs

Provides links to the three funding programs: Crime Prevention Action Fund, Policing, Corrections and Communities Fund, and Research and Knowledge Development Fund.

Source: Government of Canada; Public Safety Canada (PS)

Needs of Inuit Offenders in Federal Correctional Facilities, The – Report (2004) (PDF)

As part of the Inuit Needs research project, this comprehensive report examines the institutional and community reintegration needs of Inuit federal offenders.

Source: Government of Canada; Correctional Service Canada (CSC)

Professional Development Centre for Aboriginal Policing

This page provides an overview of the Professional Development Centre for Aboriginal Policing (PDCAP), which is dedicated to providing advanced training specifically for police officers working in Aboriginal communities.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Police College

Profile of an Aboriginal Woman Serving Time in a Federal Institution

This page describes the profile of an Aboriginal woman serving time in a federal institution.

Source: Government of Canada; Correctional Service Canada (CSC)

RCMP First Nations Community Policing Service

Gives First Nations communities greater control over the delivery and management of policing services in their communities.

Source: Government of Canada; Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

References to Native Issues in Canada's Human Rights Reports – Human Rights Program

The following table provides direct links to this information according to the Covenant or Convention article being reported on, the jurisdiction reporting, and the subject matter.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Heritage

Risk assessment of male aboriginal offenders: A 2006 perspective

This research explores whether risk factors are similar for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal male offenders, and examines various risk assessment instruments to determine how well they predict risk.

Source: Government of Canada; Public Safety Canada

Serving Canada's Aboriginal People

This program provides Aboriginal youth with 17 weeks of summer employment. Candidates receive training at the RCMP's Training Academy and then return home to provide 15 weeks of police support services.

Source: Government of Canada; Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

Strategic Plan for Aboriginal Corrections – Innovation, Learning and Adjustment 2006-07 to 2010-11

This page introduces Canada’s strategic plan Aboriginal corrections, which aims to ensure that the federal correctional system is responsive to the needs of Aboriginal offenders.

Source: Government of Canada; Correctional Service Canada (CSC)

Working together – Aboriginal Community Reintegration Program

This federal program seeks to enhance the role of Aboriginal communities in corrections and reintegrate Aboriginal federal offenders into Aboriginal communities (First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and Urban).

Source: Government of Canada; Correctional Service Canada (CSC)

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