How Canada’s prison system is stacked against Black and Indigenous inmates


Summary

The video delves into the overrepresentation of Black and Indigenous individuals in the justice system, emphasizing biases in policing and courts. It discusses the impact of risk-assessment tools on shaping individuals' futures in terms of access to treatments, programs, jobs, and parole opportunities. The conversation explores the need for culturally aware assessments and tools that factor in Indigenous culture to address intergenerational trauma and enhance cultural relevance. Additionally, the potential integration of AI technology in the correctional system, especially in sentencing and risk assessment algorithms, is considered to address existing concerns. Lastly, the transformative impact of incarceration, particularly in maximum-security settings, on individuals is highlighted, stressing the importance of understanding its consequences.


Racial Disparities in Justice System

Black and Indigenous people are overrepresented in the justice system, facing bias in policing and courts.

Impact of Risk-Assessment Tools

Individuals entering the correctional system undergo risk-assessment tools that shape their future, influencing access to treatments, programs, jobs, and parole opportunities.

Culturally Aware Assessments

Discussion on culturally aware assessments and tools designed with Indigenous culture in mind, addressing intergenerational trauma and cultural relevance.

Incorporation of AI Technology

Exploring the potential integration of AI technology in the correctional system to address concerns raised in reports, specifically focusing on algorithms in sentencing and risk assessment.

Effects of Incarceration

Highlighting the transformative impact of incarceration, especially in maximum-security settings, on individuals and the importance of understanding its consequences.

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