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Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security . . . survey of Albertans

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In December and January 2011, Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security wished to survey the general public to obtain feedback on the services administered or provided by the department. This... More ≫

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In December and January 2011, Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security wished to survey the general public to obtain feedback on the services administered or provided by the department. This survey has been conducted on an annual basis since 1996. From 2002 to 2007 Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security and Alberta Justice and Attorney General jointly conducted a single survey of Albertans. Since 2008 an annual survey was commissioned solely by Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security. In 2009, 2010, and 2011 another survey was solely commissioned by Alberta Justice and Attorney General. Both annual surveys include a few questions that are of interest to both departments. The results of the 2011 survey, as outlined in this report, provide relevant measures to assist Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security in assessing public perceptions of its performance.

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Restorative justice : what makes a safe community?

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Restorative justice is a different way of thinking about and responding to crime. It brings together those who have a stake in a specific crime, and tries to give them what they need to put things... More ≫

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Restorative justice is a different way of thinking about and responding to crime. It brings together those who have a stake in a specific crime, and tries to give them what they need to put things as right as possible. Restorative justice is a voluntary process that focuses on the victim’s needs and the offender’s responsibility to repair the harm.

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The conditional sentence of imprisonment : the need for amendment

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The introduction of the conditional sentence of imprisonment created a needed midway point between imprisonment and sanctions such as probation or fines. The primary goal stated was to reduce the... More ≫

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The introduction of the conditional sentence of imprisonment created a needed midway point between imprisonment and sanctions such as probation or fines. The primary goal stated was to reduce the unnecessary reliance upon incarceration by providing an alternative sentencing mechanism to the courts. In addition the conditional sentence was also intended as an opportunity to further incorporate restorative justice concepts into the sentencing process.

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