Aboriginal offenders are more likely than non-Aboriginal offenders to report experiencing:

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Studies and research have shown that Aboriginal offenders report experiencing more serious childhood trauma than non-Aboriginal offenders. This trauma can include physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, as well as neglect and family dysfunction. This trauma has been linked to the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system. Options A and D are incorrect as Aboriginal offenders are more likely to experience parental absence, which is also considered a form of neglect. Option B is incorrect as Aboriginal people are more likely to experience trauma at higher rates than non-Aboriginal people.

Aboriginal Offenders Are More Likely Than Non-Aboriginal Offenders to Report