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Calls grow for inmate releases as COVID-19 cases climb in Canada’s jails and prisonsCorrectional Service Canada has reported outbreaks at 16 federal prisons since the beginning of December 2021, when the Omicron variant first took hold in the country.HealthJan 4
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Nova Scotia’s housing plan hailed by non-profits as an ‘impressive’ first stepThe province announced an extension of its two-per-cent rent cap, as well as investments in affordable housing units and a planning task force.CanadaOct 20, 2021
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‘My saving grace’: Calls for more transitional homes for Saskatchewan inmatesA former resident of the reintegration unit in Saskatoon praises the home, but says more are needed.CanadaMar 29, 2021
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Aid organizations flag housing gap for people leaving Saskatchewan jailsSome inmates lack a safe place to call home when they are released, Saskatchewan organizations say.CanadaFeb 10, 2021
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Nova Scotia invests $360K in housing facility for criminalized women transitioning back to society'Early intervention and direct access to supports and services result in improved outcomes for women.'CanadaDec 23, 2020
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Elizabeth Fry Society fundraising for incarcerated women’s Christmas giftsWhile others use the holidays season to spend time with their loved ones, those incarcerated experience additional separation difficulties throughout the season.CanadaDec 16, 2020
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Voting behind bars: Informing inmates a challenge for Saskatchewan advocates during pandemicThere’s no door knocking or lawn signs in prison during elections.CanadaOct 20, 2020
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Prison literacy group says redirecting funds from police to social programming ‘a good start’A Halifax prison literacy group calls for more funding for social supports like prisoner mental health programming on Prisoners' Justice Day.CrimeAug 10, 2020
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Petition calls for rethink of expansion at Saskatoon Correction CentreThe Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan is asking the provincial government to reconsider its plans to expand the remand centre at Saskatoon’s jail.CanadaJun 23, 2020
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Feds announce $1.2M for Elizabeth Fry Society to support overdose victims in PeterboroughThe Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough will operate a peer-to-peer harm reduction and recovery program for substance abuse.HealthJun 16, 2020
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