1995
DOI: 10.3406/ds.1995.1577
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Le vieillissement de la population pénitentiaire du Québec

Abstract: A study of Québec penitentiary population trends from 1972 to 1991 (for sentences of 2 years and more), shows a marked ageing in individuals being admitted. After having presented the most pertinent data concerning age at admission, the remaining analysis focuses on some possible explanations for the incurred transformations: (a) the demographic hypothesis, (b) the relative reduction in young adults being admitted, and (c) the increase in older individuals. Although we should not ignore possible changes in del… Show more

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“…Finally, one of the most preoccupying factors at the junction of health and detention is certainly the aging of prison population. This is a result of multiple factors, notably, longer sentences and a decrease in the rate of parole for older inmates (Landreville & Laplante, 1995;Uzoaba, 1998). In Canada, the age of federal penitentiary prisoners has increased appreciably at their admittance (Landreville & Laplante) as well as in detention (Uzoaba).…”
Section: Health Status Of Prisonersmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Finally, one of the most preoccupying factors at the junction of health and detention is certainly the aging of prison population. This is a result of multiple factors, notably, longer sentences and a decrease in the rate of parole for older inmates (Landreville & Laplante, 1995;Uzoaba, 1998). In Canada, the age of federal penitentiary prisoners has increased appreciably at their admittance (Landreville & Laplante) as well as in detention (Uzoaba).…”
Section: Health Status Of Prisonersmentioning
confidence: 99%