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      Post incarceration experiences : listening to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ex-prisoners

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      Date
      2003-07-03
      Author
      Drake, Deborah Helen
      Type
      Thesis
      Degree Level
      Masters
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      Abstract
      This research investigates and documents the nature of the challenges faced by men upon their release from federal incarceration in the Province of Saskatchewan. Due to the high number of Aboriginal peoples incarcerated in Saskatchewan, this research necessarily investigates the differences between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ex-prisoners. A qualitative approach is employed in order to understand post-incarceration from the perspectives of those who have experienced what it is like to return to the community after prison and those who work with men making this transition. This thesis fastidiously describes parole board hearings, the difficulties related to integrating into society as perceived by ex-prisoners, and the role of the service providers and agencies in Saskatoon that assist former inmates. It is shown that there are certain difficulties common among ex-prisoners, such as finding employment and housing and accessing appropriate support resources. The particular difficulties of Aboriginal ex-prisoners are highlighted, revealing that the difficulties experienced by all ex-prisoners appear to be amplified for Aboriginal ex-prisoners. Racism and the overall disadvantaged position of Aboriginal peoples in Canada are identified as significant barriers to Aboriginal ex-prisoners attempting to integrate into the community.
      Degree
      Master of Arts (M.A.)
      Department
      Sociology
      Program
      Sociology
      Supervisor
      Anderson, Alan B.
      Committee
      Zong, Li; Monture, Patricia
      Copyright Date
      July 2003
      URI
      http://hdl.handle.net/10388/etd-06192007-115017
      Subject
      aboriginal ex-prisoners
      former inmates - reintegration
      aboriginal incarceration - Saskatchewan
      native recidivism
      native ex-offenders
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