The people are the police

Building trust with A boriginal communities in contemporary C anadian society

Bibliographic Data

ID9782437
AuthorsRobert Chrismas (0000-0003-2299-5099, corresponding author)
Year2012
Volume55
Issue3
Pages451-470
Publication date2012-09-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCanadian Public Administration (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0008-4840 • E-ISSN: 1754-7121
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1754-7121.2012.00231.x
OpenAlexW1509843384
LanguageEN
Citations received11
References cited19

Policing is an important element in the spectrum of services that impact living conditions, quality of life and social justice for Aboriginal communities. The ultimate policing goal should be to contribute to the realization of societies with safe living conditions and equal access to opportunities, health and happiness. In C anada, A boriginal peoples were marginalized by colonization, becoming victims of social injustice whose significant effects on communities are felt to this day. This article explores how trust can be regained through improved communication, community engagement and empowerment. Trust building is critical for police and communities to move forward together. Truth telling, transparency and restorative justice may allow police agencies to align with the values of A boriginal communities, support citizen empowerment, and better carry out the public will

Criminology · Economic Justice · Empowerment · Happiness · Injustice · Political science · Public relations · Sociology · Transparency (behavior · Crime Patterns and Interventions · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis · Law · Policing Practices and Perceptions

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