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Revision as of 23:06, 17 January 2023
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Gladue reports could include background factors that may have contributed to bringing an Indigenous offender before the courts, for example Residential school, 60’s scoop, intergenerational trauma, etc. | Gladue reports could include background factors that may have contributed to bringing an Indigenous offender before the courts, for example Residential school, 60’s scoop, intergenerational trauma, etc. | ||
'''If you do not want a Gladue Report, you are still covered by section 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code:''' | '''If you do not want a Gladue Report, you are still covered by section 718.2(e) of the ''Criminal Code'':''' | ||
Courts are to consider Indigenous backgrounds and consider all available sanctions besides imprisonment. Sanctions must be reasonable and consistent with harm done to the victim or community. | Courts are to consider Indigenous backgrounds and consider all available sanctions besides imprisonment. Sanctions must be reasonable and consistent with harm done to the victim or community. | ||