Title:
Gladue Practices: Investigating Lived Experiences and Stakeholder Perspectives on Their Impacts on Reintegration and Recidivism
Agreement Value:
$765,141.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 4, 2026 - Feb 28, 2029
Description:
The project explores how Gladue informational practices affect justice-involved Indigenous peoples in Saskatchewan, focusing on their experiences and stakeholder perspectives across the criminal justice process. It consists of three studies—a literature review, qualitative interviews and focus groups, and a quantitative stakeholder survey—to assess impacts on reintegration and recidivism. Findings will inform evidence-based best practices and be shared through academic and community-focused knowledge transfer initiatives.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
To support the development of alternatives to incarceration projects. Research findings will provide valuable insight into the effectiveness of Gladue informational practices and promote successful reintegration to support the needs of Indigenous communities and reduce overrepresentation in the criminal justice system by creating alternatives to incarceration and lowering recidivism.
Location:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA S7N 5A2
Reference Number:
088-2025-2026-Q4-00055
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119279313
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Saskatchewan
Federal Riding Name:
Saskatoon—University
Federal Riding Number:
47010
Program:
(ACSDCP) Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the contributions is to provide support to Aboriginal organizations (on and off-reserve), Aboriginal governments and municipalities in collaboration with Aboriginal organizations and or communities to develop tailored approaches to community safety, alternatives to incarceration and reintegration of Aboriginal offenders that are responsive to the concerns, priorities and unique circumstances of Aboriginal communities.