Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. Your responses will be anonymized and will not be shared with your counselor. A few questions about you What is your gender? Female Male Other Specify Do you identify as a member of a racialized and/or ethnocultural minority community? Yes No If yes, which community do you primarily identify with? Afrodescendant (sub-Saharan Africa, West Indies, etc.) Maghreb or Middle East (North Africa, Turkey, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, etc.) East and Southeast Asia (China, Vietnam, Thailand, etc.) Latin America (South America, Central America, Mexico) South Asia (India, Pakistan, etc.) European (Italy, France, Russia, etc.) Indigenous I don’t want to answer Other Specify Before receiving support from the ARPE project, had you attempted a criminal record suspension request / pardon application yourself or with another specialised third-party organisation? Yes No I do not know / I do not remember I am satisfied with the support offered by the project ARPE caseworkers. Completely disagree Slightly disagree Neutral Agree Completely agree Over the course of the process of the suspension request, did you ever encounter any difficulties in the support offered by project ARPE? Yes No What were they? What was the nature of the support offered by the caseworkers (you may check more than one box) Support in obtaining judicial documents (criminal record) Support when communicating with police services, courthouses and/or municipal courts Help revising and submitting the pardon application Help with completing the measurable benefits form Financial support with certain fees associated with the process of the pardon application Quality of the relationship with the caseworker The caseworker was helpful and reassuring Completely disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Completely agree Does not apply The support from the caseworker helped me to stay motivated throughout the process. Completely disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Completely agree Does not apply Over the course of the process, I trusted my caseworker. Completely disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Completely agree Does not apply The support program helped me to alleviate the mental load associated with my criminal record. Completely disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Completely agree Does not apply The support program had a positive effect on my self esteem. Completely disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Completely agree Does not apply What could be improved in the support offered by the project ARPE caseworkers? Do you have any suggestions? What is(are) the reason(s) that motivated you to apply for a criminal record suspension / pardon? (you may check more than one box)? Work Volunteering Feeling of competence Housing Inner peace Financial situation Returning to studies Travel Giving my children a good example Familial and social relationships Self-esteem Other Specify Did you receive your pardon? Yes No What date? Since you have received your pardon, which of the following statements apply to you? (you may check more than one box) Category: Social life and self perception I feel a sense of inner relief / inner peace I have more confidence in myself It is easier for me to socially reintegrate It is easier for me to make friends It is easier for me to participate in social activities (sports, volunteering, etc.) I have a higher self-esteem I feel more in control of my life I do not know / Nothing applies to me Category: Work It is easier for me to find a job I feel more confident when applying or interviewing for new positions I feel more open with my colleagues I feel more respected by my colleagues and superiors I do not know / Nothing applies to me Category: Housing I encounter less obstacles when I am looking for housing I am able to keep stable housing I do not know / Nothing applies to me Category: Education I encounter less obstacles in my choices of education or programs of study I have more opportunities in internships and volunteering in my domain of interest I feel more comfortable making new acquaintances I do not know / Nothing applies to me Category: Other My insurance rates have decreased It is easier to travel I do not know / Nothing applies to me Do you have any children? Yes No If yes, please indicate which of the following statements apply to you since you have received your pardon (you may check more than one box): My relationship with my child(ren) has improved I feel more confident when I interact with other parents I feel more confident when I interact with my child(ren)s teacher(s) I feel freer to participate in school activities or extracurriculars (sports, field trips, etc.) I do not know / Nothing applies to me Do you wish to share any other impact your pardon has had on your life? Global satisfaction How much would you recommend project ARPE to another person? I would not recommend itI would recommend it without hesitation 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Do you have anything else to say to us? Comments? Experiences? Submit Leave this field blank