Compassionate Justice Speaker Series
Post #257 700 words; 3 minutes to read Summary: The Compassionate Justice speaker series has featured many outstanding talks and discussions on criminal justice and related issues in Canada. Some 12 years ago a group of people from a United...
Read MoreDorson: Christmas in Prison
Post #256 1100 words; 5 minutes to read Audio summary courtesy of volunteer Kimberly Duong This post is reprinted with permission from Law360 Canada, one of a series on prisoner experience they are publishing under the pen name David Dorson....
Read MoreCanadian sources for information on the justice system
Post #255 950 words; 4 minutes to read Audio summary courtesy of volunteer Kimberly Duong. By Fiza Rehman, student volunteer The criminal justice system is a cornerstone of Canadian democracy. Every Canadian should possess a general understanding of how this...
Read MoreMore empathy can improve justice
Post #254 500 words; 2 minutes to read Post and audio summary by Gillian Sherman Summary: Steps to prompt more empathy towards people convicted of crimes can lead to better outcomes for everyone. La version française suit par la bénévole...
Read MoreIncarceration strongly linked to homelessness.
Post #253 570 words; 3 minutes to read La version française suit par la bénévole Rachel Cauver Summary: Being jailed increases the chances of being homeless, and makes it harder to escape that situation. Audio summary by volunteer Kimberly Duong....
Read MorePrison as Temporary Refuge
Post #252 ~847 words; 5 minutes to read Summary: Though commonly perceived as a space of pain and deprivation, prison can sometimes also serve as a place of safety and refuge. Research conducted at the University of Alberta reveals that...
Read MoreLatest report from Correctional Investigator raises more issues in prisons
Post #251 1200 words; 6 minutes to read La version française suit par la bénévole Rachel Cauver Audio summary courtesy of volunteer Kimberly Duong. The latest report from the Correctional Investigator highlights inadequate prisoner pay and systemic failures in addressing...
Read MoreEven one day in jail on remand can cause lasting damage
Post #250 940 words; 4 minutes to read Audio summary by volunteer Kimberly Duong. This post is a summary of a blog post from the Prison Policy Initiative in the US: Research roundup: Evidence that a single day in jail...
Read MoreCCRSO sheds light on many aspects of Canada’s prison system
Post #249 1100 words; 5 minutes to read Summary: The annual report (CCRSO) released by Public Safety Canada reveals important and troubling aspects of our criminal justice system. Audio summary courtesy of volunteer Kimberly Duong. The annual Corrections and Conditional...
Read MoreDeaths in custody in Canada: Tracking (in)justice
Post #248 900 words; 4 minutes to read Audio summary by volunteer Kimberly Duong. Summary: A new Canadian project and website provide information on more than 2000 deaths over the last 20 years in jails and prisons and in interactions...
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