Funded by the Dept. of Justice, Canada "When recognizing the systemic challenges within the Canadian criminal justice system, it is important to acknowledge the historical and present-day impacts of colonialism and systemic discrimination which includes but is not limited to the over-representation of Black individuals and Indigenous Peoples throughout the criminal justice system..Additionally, individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) are disproportionately affected by the justice system, with 60% of those with FASD having contact with the justice system – 30 times higher than the general population..."
