Program and Service Needs of Federally Incarcerated Métis ...

needs of Métis offenders were also similar to non-Aboriginal offenders, with a few
exceptions. Significantly larger proportions of Métis offenders had "some or
considerable" need for programs addressing substance abuse (96% versus 73%) and
demonstrated high overall need (86% versus 69%) in comparison to non-Aboriginal
offenders. Differences also emerged between First Nations and non-Aboriginal
offenders on overall need, substance abuse, employment and attitude needs.
Community Functioning
Figure 3
Some or Considerable Need
Personal/Emotional
Substance Abuse
Employment
Associates
M arital/Family
Attitude
Métis
First Nations
Non-Aboriginal
0 20 40 60 80 100
%
While results suggest that Métis offenders need to address a multitude of areas through
correctional programs, results also indicate that large proportions are motivated to
participate in correctional programs. One-quarter (24%) of Métis offenders were rated
as having high motivation at intake. Similar results were found for non-Aboriginal
offenders (21%). Furthermore, large differences between Métis and First Nations (15%)
offenders were non-significant.
Despite demonstrating a willingness to participate in programs, large proportions of
Métis offenders were rated as having low potential for reintegration at intake. Similar
proportions of First Nations offenders were also rated at a low level of reintegration
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