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11 Cards in this Set
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Advocacy
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The active support of a group of people, person or cause
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Elizabeth Fry Society
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The Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary is a United Way member agency devoted to helping women and female youth who are, or may be, at risk of coming into conflict with the law
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Principles of the Elizabeth Fry Society
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•Helps girls and women in trouble with law
•Focuses on rehabilitation and reintegration |
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John Howard Society
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The John Howard Society of Alberta provides crime prevention programs for offenders and their families, ex-offenders, young persons and the public.
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Principles of the John Howard Society
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•Helps all people in trouble with the law
•Focuses on prevention of crime by working in the communities |
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Why do youth advocacy groups exist in Canada?
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In order to support young people in trouble with the law
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Why is aboriginal youth crime such an important issue in Canada?
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It is an important issue in Canada because a large percentage of the youth in prison are aboriginals
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How might we deal with aboriginal crime differently than we would with criminals of other ethnicities? Why?
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Aboriginal people have a completely different culture and way of dealing with crime. Instead of punishment, they use compassion and make sure the offender understands that they belong to the community. They also practice their traditions, values and language while dealing with criminals. We should allow the aboriginal people to deal will native crime in their own way, because this may be more beneficial to their community and society in general.
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What is the status of Aboriginal crime in Canada?
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Statistics from Correctional Service Canada show that while Aboriginal people represent only 2.8% of the Canadian population, they account for 18% of those imprisoned in federal institutions. Correctional Service of Canada notes that aboriginal offenders are more likely to have experienced poverty, family violence and substance abuse in their home environment and they were more likely to have been involved with child welfare services.
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What is the percentage of Aboriginal crime in the prairie provinces?
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It is 50%.
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What are the two primary organizations in Alberta established to help people in trouble with the law?
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The Elizabeth Fry Society and the John Howard Society
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