Which Statement Is True About Indigenous People in Correctional Facilities

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about Indigenous people in correctional facilities?

• A) They are sent to facilities that specialize in Indigenous offenders
• B) A large percentage of Indigenous youth are underrepresented
• C) In Quebec, Indigenous offenders are less likely to be incarcerated
• D) Indigenous people are overrepresented in corrections

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