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Camisha Sibblis

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Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology/Director of the Black Studies Institute, University of Windsor

Enhanced pre-sentence reports (EPSRs), sometimes called impact of race and culture assessments (IRCAs), have been used by Canadian criminal courts to address anti-Black racism by explaining how systemic racism has shaped the path and limited the choices of offenders. But are they missing the mark? (Unsplash)

March 24, 2026

Do enhanced pre‑sentence reports protect Black youth or expose bias?

Camisha Sibblis, University of Windsor

Even when courts are provided with race-informed clinical assessments designed to contextualize trauma and systemic vulnerability, Black youth are still seen as a risk.

Impact of race and culture assessment reports (IRCAs) are meant to give judges context with the aim of ultimately creating a more equitable and fair criminal justice system. (Shutterstock)

February 22, 2024

Do pre‑sentencing reports really help Black offenders in Canada’s justice system?

Camisha Sibblis, University of Windsor

Until the justice system reckons with its systemic racism, pre-sentencing reports will fail to shift the way the courts see Black offenders.

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