Judicial Attitudes and Differential Treatment: Native Women in Sexual Assault Cases

This article examines Aboriginal women's interactions with the Canadian justice system and specifically addresses the issue of judicial bias. The focus of the article is the differential treatment of Aboriginal women as complainants of sexual assault. The author reviews sentencing decisions in several cases to assess the discriminatory treatment towards Aboriginals. In conclusion, the author emphasizes the importance of sensitivity towards Aboriginal communities and values as well as the need to hear from Aboriginal women regarding their own experiences in these cases. [Descriptors: Indigenous Women, Canada]