New: canadaprisonsAll contenthive-129948krhive-196917zzanhive-183959hive-180932hive-185836hive-166405hive-150122steemhive-101145hive-144064uncommonlabhive-145157hive-188619hive-183397hive-184714lifebitcoinkrsuccesshive-193637motivationhive-180301hive-103599hive-193186TrendingNewHotLikersprisonfreepress (30)in canadaprisons • 7 years agoCorrectional Service Canada failing younger inmates, advocates argue in reportFrom: cbc.ca Canada's prison watchdog and Ontario's Child Advocate say Correctional Service Canada is squandering opportunities to turn young federal inmates' lives around. "The majority of them…prisonfreepress (30)in canadaprisons • 7 years agoCanada to apologize, pay former Gitmo prisoner Omar KhadrFrom Canada to apologize, pay former Gitmo prisoner Omar Khadr The Canadian government is going to apologize and give millions to a former Guantanamo Bay prisoner who pleaded guilty to killing…prisonfreepress (30)in canadaprisons • 7 years ago4 Edmonton prison staff members fired after allegations of intimidation, criminal activityFederal prison put under new management, confidential tip line set up after allegations came to light After allegations of harassment, intimidation, bullying - and possible criminal offences -…prisonfreepress (30)in canadaprisons • 7 years ago2 guards charged with manslaughter in New Brunswick prisoner's deathMatthew Hines was beaten and pepper-sprayed by guards at Dorchester Penitentiary before his 2015 death Police have laid criminal charges against two New Brunswick correctional officers in the…prisonfreepress (30)in introduceyourself • 7 years agoIntroducing prisonfreepress!Hey there dear Steemit community, my name is Tom. I am located in so-called 'Canada' and very pleased to finally be with you all! This blog functions as a permanent database or library for…prisonfreepress (30)in canadaprisons • 7 years agoOntario agrees to end solitary confinement for mentally ill inmatesInmates with mental health disabilities will no longer be placed in solitary confinement barring exceptional circumstances under an agreement announced Thursday between the Ontario government and…prisonfreepress (30)in canadaprisons • 7 years agoIndefinite solitary confinement in Canadian prisons ruled unconstitutional by B.C. courtA B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled that the practice of prolonged and indefinite solitary confinement in Canadian prisons is unconstitutional. In a lengthy ruling released Wednesday, Justice…prisonfreepress (30)in canadaprisons • 7 years agoTransgender inmates in federal prison to be housed according to gender identityThe federal prison system is changing the way it treats transgender inmates, who will now be placed in a men's or women's facility based on how they self-identify. Correctional staff must also…prisonfreepress (30)in canadaprisons • 7 years agoImmigrant Detainee Class Action CertifiedKoskie Minsky LLP and Henein Hutchison LLP have commenced a class action against the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario alleging human rights violations relating to the treatment of…prisonfreepress (30)in canadaprisons • 7 years agoWhat to do about the over-representation of Indigenous people in prisonsEditorial Board Toronto Star Nov 6, 2017 For decades watchdogs and researchers have attempted to draw attention to the disturbing over-representation of Indigenous people in the country’s prison…
