Which of the following statements is TRUE about Indigenous people within the Canadian Justice System (CJS)? A) Indigenous adults represent a significant minority of those admitted... Which of the following statements is TRUE about Indigenous people within the Canadian Justice System (CJS)? A) Indigenous adults represent a significant minority of those admitted to federal custody. B) Indigenous women are represented at a higher proportion in the justice system compared to Indigenous men. C) Indigenous youth are vastly overrepresented in the CJS, making up a majority of criminalized youth. D) Indigenous men are disproportionately overrepresented in the justice system compared to the general population.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify the true statement regarding Indigenous people and their representation within the Canadian Justice System from given options.
Answer
Indigenous men are disproportionately overrepresented in the justice system compared to the general population.
The final answer is D) Indigenous men are disproportionately overrepresented in the justice system compared to the general population.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is D) Indigenous men are disproportionately overrepresented in the justice system compared to the general population.
More Information
Indigenous peoples in Canada are significantly overrepresented in the criminal justice system, particularly Indigenous men, compared to their population size.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming that Indigenous women or youth are overrepresented to a greater extent, but statistical data generally shows Indigenous men as the most overrepresented group.
Sources
- Overrepresentation of Indigenous People in the Canadian Criminal ... - justice.gc.ca
- Contacts with the Police and the Over-Representation of Indigenous ... - utppublishing.com
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