Understanding the impact of systemic racism on these criminalized populations requires special considerations to understand better the historical roots of Canadian society that have shaped and maintained a system of social control that favours and maintains the status quo. [...] An antiracist stance is one that prioritizes equity among racial groups and acknowledges the impact of historical and present racist and oppressive policies, 3 practices, and programs.30 To be antiracist it is essential to acknowledge, denounce, disrupt, and dismantle the racist institutions, policies, and practices that prevent equitable treatment of people and communities that experience racism.. [...] Review and educate itself on current and future documents related to individuals and communities that experience racism in relation to the justice system (e.g., Truth and Reconciliation Commission) to determine its capacity to advance the findings and recommendations. [...] Annual Report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator 2014-2015. [...] Annual Report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator 2018-2019.
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