Sentencing & Release Lesson 66 CLU 3MR

Sentencing and Release Learning Goal: Demonstrate knowledge of holistic approach to sentencing and areas for change. Warm-Up: Discuss types of sentences. Action: Note, discussion, videos Consolidation: Textbook work

Debate the strengths and weaknesses of the current sentencing options Debate the strengths and weaknesses of the current sentencing options. What improvements do you think could be made?

Restorative Justice & Victims of Crime Sentencing circle Healing circle Releasing circle All focus on healing relationships between the offender, the victims, and the community Used primarily in native communities

Victims of Crime Crown prosecutes a criminal on behalf of society Victims traditionally play a very limited role Changes have been made to give them a larger Victim services have improved Help with prep of victim impact statement Crown can request restitution for the victim

Victim has the right to know the offender’s sentence, where it is being served, and when he is being released Can attend parole sessions Injuries compensation fund available

Appeals Both Crown and accused can ask for an appeal A legal mistake must have been made 30 days is allowed for an appeal to be filed New or ‘fresh’ evidence may be introduced if it would have affected the results of the trial

Prison System Correctional services Closed custody Open custody Terms of less than 2 years are served in provincial jails Terms of more than 2 years are served in federal jails

Federal Institutions The Don Jail Again Institution chosen based on assessment of the offender Maximum security Kingston Penitentiary

2) Medium security Contact video 3) Minimum security Often in a townhouse situation Norway Jail

Release Programs (p 318) Escorted Absences Unescorted absences Day Parole Full Parole Statutory release

Parole for Murder Convicted first degree murderers are on parole for the rest of their lives Appeals for early release are referred to as the ‘faint hope clause’ A hearing is held in front of a superior court judge

Other terms (use pages 320, 321): Accelerated Review Statutory Release Royal Prerogative of Mercy Criminal Records Bonding Pardon Who is eligible to have a criminal record erased?

Task: Apply Your Learning: Pages 324-325 Questions 5 & 6

Test Review: Part 1: Terms (15 marks) Use the sheets you were given Part 2: Short Answer (16 marks) Answer 4 of 6 (point form, chart, table, etc) Part 3: Opinion Paragraph (15 marks) Choose 1 of 3… use statement as topic sentence and prove it! (or its opposite) Part 4: Reading with questions (15 marks)

Things to know… Types of defences (both reasons why the accused didn’t do it, and reasons why the accused did commit the act) 3 steps in forming a defence Those with a mental disorder and the courts Objectives of sentences Types of sentences Release procedures Terminology Battered woman syndrome Victim’s rights and participation How sentences are determined