How a society responds to and deals with its members who break or fail to follow its most basic rules is often rooted in its history and cultural values. Canada’s background is intimately tied to British traditions and practices in light of our history as a colony from the 1760’s up to the 20th … [Read more...]
How Inmates in Canadian Prisons Suffer
Mental health crises for which there are few resourcesCOVID-19 lockdownsOveruse of solitary confinementA racialized justice system that criminalizes Indigenous Peoples and Black CanadiansA lack of preparation for re-entry into society These are the tip-of-the-iceberg issues faced by inmates in … [Read more...]
