The Largest Overrepresentation of Indigenous Offenders in Sentenced Custody Compared

question 169

True/False

The largest overrepresentation of Indigenous offenders in sentenced custody compared to their representation in the adult population occurred in all of the Atlantic provinces.

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Definitions:

Positive Consequence

A beneficial result or effect of an action or condition, often used to reinforce desired behaviors in various contexts, such as learning or behavior modification.

Time Out

A disciplinary technique used to remove a child from an environment where inappropriate behavior has occurred, to encourage self-soothing and reflection.

Systematic Desensitization

is a behavioral therapy technique used to reduce anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation coupled with relaxation exercises.

Progressive Relaxation

A technique involving the tensing and relaxing of muscle groups in sequence to achieve physical and mental relaxation.