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81. Female inmates, Aboriginal inmates, and inmates serving life sentences: A one day snapshot Archived
Articles and reports: 85-002-X19990058300
Geography: Canada
Description:
This Juristat profiles three populations of inmates: women, Aboriginal people and individuals serving life sentences. These data are based on a census of adult inmates on register in all adult correctional facilities as of midnight October 5th, 1996. Data were obtained through administrative records.
While the general population in Canada was made up almost equally of men and women, women comprised only 5% of prisoners in correctional facilities on October 5, 1996. Female inmates tended to be in their early 30s, single, with grade 9 education or less, and unemployed at the time of admission. They were considered at lower risk to re-offend than men.
Aboriginal people were over-represented in the prison system. Although they comprised only 2% of the general adult population, they accounted for 17% of the prison population. They were younger on average than non-Aboriginal inmates, had less education and were more likely to have been unemployed. They were also considered at higher risk to re-offend, and they had a higher set of needs than non-Aboriginal inmates (including, substance abuse, employment, personal needs and family/marital needs).
The data also showed that as of midnight October 5th, 1996, inmates serving a life sentence comprised nearly one-fifth (18%) of the nearly 13,900 inmates in federal prisons. A person can be given a life sentence if they have been convicted of offences such as first degree or second-degree murder. Parole eligibility varies from minimum ten years served to minimum 25 years served.
Individuals serving life sentences tended to be older and less educated than others in the prison population. The median age for lifers on snapshot day was 39, compared with 33 for other inmates. More than one-half (56%) of lifers had a grade 9 education or less, compared with 44% of other inmates.
In addition, a majority (84%) of inmates serving life sentences were considered at high risk to re-offend, a much higher proportion than the 53% of other inmates. Not surprisingly, lifers also had a higher set of needs, that is, problem areas requiring intervention, such as personal and emotional issues, marital and family problems, attitude and problems functioning in the community.
For more information or to enquire about the concepts, methods or data quality of this release, or to order a copy of the Juristat, contact Information and Client Services (613-951-9023 or 1-800-387-2231), Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics.
Release date: 1999-04-22
82. Adult criminal court statistics, 1996-1997 Archived
Articles and reports: 85-002-X19980078289
Geography: Canada
Description:
This series of reports provides detailed statistics and analysis on a variety of topics and issues concerning Canada's justice system. Annual Juristats are produced on areas such as: crime, homicide, youth and adult courts, and corrections. Additional Juristats are also produced each year on current topics of interest to the justice community. This is a unique periodical, of great interest to those who have to plan, establish, administer and evaluate justice programs and projects, or anyone who has an interest in Canada's justice system.
The Adult Criminal Court Statistics, 2006/2007 Juristat released May 20, 2008 was replaced on May 21, 2008.
Release date: 1998-04-23

Stats in brief (21)

Stats in brief (21) (0 to 10 of 21 results)

1. Police personnel and expenditures in Canada, 2023
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2024004
Description: This infographic is a visual representation using some of the data from the 2023 Police Administration Survey. Findings reported on the infographic include results on key indicators such as police strength, number of police officers, number of calls for service and police personnel data.
Release date: 2024-03-26
2. Police personnel and expenditures in Canada, 2022
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023014
Description: This infographic is a visual representation using some of the data from the 2022 Police Administration Survey. Findings reported on the infographic include results on key indicators such as police strength, number of police officers, number of calls for service, police personnel data and financial cost-drivers for police services.
Release date: 2023-03-27
3. Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on civil court cases in Canada
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023027
Description: The primary objective of the Civil Court Survey is to develop and maintain a national civil court database of statistical information on court events and cases. It is intended to collect comparable, national level baseline data on civil court activity in Canada.
Release date: 2023-03-16
4. Cybervictimization among young adults in Canada
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023023
Description: Using 2018 Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces, this infographic examines cybervictimization among Canadian young adults aged 18 to 29. It identifies the at-risk populations and the association of online victimization with other forms of victimization.
Release date: 2023-03-15
5. Cyberbullying among youth in Canada
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023017
Description: Using 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth, this infographic looks at the prevalence of cyberbullying among youth aged 12 to 17 and the relationship between frequency of social media use and cyberbullying. It also examines potential factors to protect youth against the online victimization.
Release date: 2023-02-21
6. Firearms and violent crime in Canada, 2021
Stats in brief: 85-005-X202200100002
Description:
This Juristat Bulletin-Quick Fact examines the nature and prevalence of firearm-related violent crime in Canada. Recent trends in firearm-related violent crime are presented at the national, provincial/territorial and census metropolitan area levels as well as for urban and rural regions. Using data from the Uniform Crime Reporting and Homicide Surveys, this article provides information on violent crime involving firearms in Canada including an examination of the types of firearms (such as handguns, rifles, or shotguns) which are most commonly involved in firearm-related violent crime.

Release date: 2022-12-12
7. Trafficking in persons in Canada, 2021
Stats in brief: 85-005-X202200100001
Description:
This Juristat Bulletin-Quick Fact examines human trafficking incidents that were reported to police between 2011 and 2021. Information on rates of victimization - and characteristics of victims and accused persons - is presented.

Release date: 2022-12-06
8. Police-reported human trafficking in Canada, 2010 to 2020 Archived
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2022034
Description:
This infographic discusses human trafficking incidents that were reported to police between 2010 and 2020.

Release date: 2022-06-09
9. Police personnel and expenditures in Canada, 2021 Archived
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2022013
Description:
This infographic is a visual representation using some of the data from the 2021 Police Administration Survey. Findings reported on the infographic include results on key indicators such as police strength, number of police officers, COVID-19 data, number of calls for service, police personnel data and financial cost-drivers for police services.

Release date: 2022-03-31
10. Spousal violence trends in Canada, 2019 Archived
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2021076
Description:
Key findings about self-reported spousal violence in Canada are presented in this infographic, including statistics on victims and the physical and emotional impacts of this type of violence. Trend data for the provinces are also highlighted.

Release date: 2021-10-06

Articles and reports (61)

Articles and reports (61) (0 to 10 of 61 results)

1. Recent trends in police-reported clearance status of sexual assault and other violent crime in Canada, 2017 to 2022
Articles and reports: 85-002-X202400100006
Description: This Juristat article explores recent trends in police-reported sexual assault and other selected types of violent crime, following the implementation of changes to the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey in 2018. Analysis includes a focus on clearance status and victim, accused person and incident characteristics, comparing results from 2017 to the years that followed the changes.
Release date: 2024-04-26
2. Sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces, 2022
Articles and reports: 85-603-X2023001
Description: This article presents results from the Survey of Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. Namely, the prevalence of general sexualized behaviour in the workplace; discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity; personal experiences of discrimination or sexualized behaviour; the prevalence of sexual assault; and knowledge of policies on sexual misconduct and perceptions of responses to sexual misconduct are examined. Where possible, results are analyzed by gender, environmental command, type of service, age, and rank.
Release date: 2023-12-05
3. Court outcomes associated with the gender-related homicide of women and girls in Canada, 2009/2010 to 2020/2021
Articles and reports: 85-002-X202300100007
Description: This Juristat article expands on previous analysis of gender-related homicides in Canada by analyzing court case characteristics and outcomes of gender-related homicides of women and girls over a 13-year period (2009 to 2021). Using linked data from the Homicide Survey, the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, and the Integrated Criminal Courts Survey, it examines multiple stages of the court process (i.e., charge, conviction, sentencing) to determine if court outcomes of gender-related homicides differ from non-gender-related homicides of women and girls or those with a male victim. In addition, potentially near-lethal forms of gender-related violence, namely attempted murder and aggravated assaults, are explored to broaden the scope of the analysis.
Release date: 2023-10-27
4. Court outcomes in homicides of Indigenous women and girls, 2009 to 2021
Articles and reports: 85-002-X202300100006
Description: This Juristat article reviews court outcomes of cases linked to the homicides of First Nations, Métis and Inuit (Indigenous) women and girls. Using a linked data file containing records from the Homicide and Integrated Criminal Court Survey, the article examines how incidents of homicide move from the policing stage through to their final outcomes in criminal court. From solve rates, to the type of charge heard in court, to verdicts and length of sentence, the article examines cases where the victim was an Indigenous woman or girl in comparison to non-Indigenous victims. Characteristics of homicide victims and accused are also presented.
Release date: 2023-10-04
5. Experiences of discrimination in daily life among Chinese people in Canada, and their perceptions of and experiences with the police and the justice system
Articles and reports: 85-002-X202300100005
Description: This Juristat article examines experiences of discrimination in daily life among the Chinese population in Canada. In addition, perceptions of and experiences with the police and the justice system, and the types of serious legal problems that Chinese people experience, are also discussed.
Release date: 2023-08-28
6. Over-representation of Indigenous persons in adult provincial custody, 2019/2020 and 2020/2021
Articles and reports: 85-002-X202300100004
Description: This Juristat article presents data and information on the extent of Indigenous over-representation in correctional systems across Canada in 2019/2020 and 2020/2021, using three new corrections indicators recently developed: Incarceration Rates for Indigenous and non-Indigenous persons, the Over-Representation Index, and the Custodial Involvement Rate. In addition, trends in the use of bail and remand will be explored, along with possible impacts on over-representation. The findings are presented from five provincial correctional service programs reporting to the Canadian Correctional Services Survey (CCSS): Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Release date: 2023-07-12
7. Violence against seniors and their perceptions of safety in Canada
Articles and reports: 85-002-X202200100011
Description: This Juristat article examines self-reported and police-reported data on seniors’ experiences with violent victimization, and their perceptions of personal safety in Canada. It provides information on annual trends, and discusses characteristics of victims, incidents and accused persons.
Release date: 2022-07-07
8. Trafficking in persons in Canada, 2020
Articles and reports: 85-002-X202200100010
Description:
This Juristat article examines human trafficking incidents that were reported to police between 2010 and 2020. Information on rates of victimization—and characteristics of victims and accused persons—is presented. In addition, prior contact with police among accused persons and court outcomes are examined.

Release date: 2022-06-09
9. Experiences of discrimination among the Black and Indigenous populations in Canada, 2019
Articles and reports: 85-002-X202200100002
Description: Using data from the 2019 General Social Survey on Canadians' Safety (Victimization), this Juristat article examines experiences of discrimination in daily life, with a particular focus on the experiences of the Black and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit populations living in Canada, including information for distinct groups where possible.
Release date: 2022-02-16
10. Perceptions of and experiences with police and the justice system among the Black and Indigenous populations in Canada
Articles and reports: 85-002-X202200100003
Description:
This Juristat article relies on multiple data sources to examine perceptions of police, confidence in institutions, and experiences of serious legal problems or disputes. Analysis focuses on the experiences of the Black population, First Nations people, Métis, and Inuit in Canada, including information for distinct groups where possible.

Release date: 2022-02-16

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