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SENTENCING CIRCLE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-09-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Sociology
- Penal Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sentencing circle
1, record 1, English, sentencing%20circle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- circle sentencing 2, record 1, English, circle%20sentencing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of sentencing sometimes used with [Indigenous] offenders [where] … the judge, lawyers, police, offender and parents, victim, and other community members and professionals sit in a circle [and] … express their feelings about the offence, [the] offender, and their views about an appropriate sentence. 3, record 1, English, - sentencing%20circle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A sentencing circle is conducted after the individual has been in the present western justice system and found guilty or if the accused has accepted guilt and is willing to assume his responsibility. 4, record 1, English, - sentencing%20circle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des Autochtones
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cercle de détermination de la peine
1, record 1, French, cercle%20de%20d%C3%A9termination%20de%20la%20peine
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cercle de sentence 2, record 1, French, cercle%20de%20sentence
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus de détermination de la peine qui consiste à regrouper (avec le juge ou en son absence) les personnes affectées et liées par le crime et ses conséquences (contrevenant, victime, entourage familial) ainsi que les [personnes-ressources]. 3, record 1, French, - cercle%20de%20d%C3%A9termination%20de%20la%20peine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les juges de première instance qui travaillent dans des communautés autochtones éloignées du Grand Nord canadien utilisent des cercles de détermination de la peine, convoqués judiciairement, pour recueillir de l'information et des recommandations quant à la sentence dans des dossiers de violence intime. 4, record 1, French, - cercle%20de%20d%C3%A9termination%20de%20la%20peine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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