The Needs of Inuit Offenders in Federal Correctional Facilities

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The Needs of Inuit Offenders in Federal Correctional Facilities

by Shelley Trevethan, John-Patrick Moore, Leesie Naqitarvik, Autumn Watson, Daisy Saunders
PREPARED FOR:Correctional Service of Canada, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and
Pauktuutit Inuit Women's Association

This is a very lengthy report and here is a small portion of it
Read the whole of the report including the offender interview questions here


'...Similar to the situation for First Nations and Métis, Inuit are over-represented within the federal correctional system. Although Inuit represent about 0.1% of the Canadian population (approximately 45,070 people) (Statistics Canada, 2001), they represent about 1% of offenders incarcerated in federal correctional facilities (approximately 99 offenders) (Correctional Service Canada, 2003a). In addition to their over-representation, the experience of Inuit, both during and after incarceration, indicates the need for targeted services and programs (Evans, Hann & Nuffield, 1998; Faulkner, 1989; Nunavut Corrections Planning Committee, 1999). Upon entry into federal institutions, Inuit are typically identified as "Aboriginal". Unfortunately, the use of this generic term tends to refer to the First Nations population. Consequently, there are minimal programs and services geared towards the specific and unique needs of Inuit inmates. According to a 1988 report of the Task Force on Aboriginal Peoples in Federal Corrections....'

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