Incarceration

• B.C. youth who were incarcerated less likely to re-offend later, research shows

  Researchers began interviewing youth in custody in 1998 and continued until 2011. They had a sample of about 1,700 people and followed their paths from youth to adulthood.

  Crime

  Feb 4, 2025
  
• From convict to confectionary: Popcorn company provides 2nd chances following incarceration

  A former convict has decided to create a business to not just help herself get back on her feet, but help other ex-convicts as well, while using treats as a vehicle.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2022
  
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• Dartmouth transitional home for vulnerable women in ‘desperate’ need of repairs

  A century-old home in Dartmouth that houses women coming out of incarceration is in desperate need of repairs.

  Canada

  May 27, 2022
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• More data needed to reduce number of people on remand in Saskatchewan: provincial auditor

  Saskatchewan's auditor is calling on the province to better track data around programs meant to reduce the number of people on remand in the province.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2021
• Saskatchewan Indigenous leaders welcome changes to Criminal Code, repeal of mandatory minimums

  Saskatoon Tribal Chief Mark Arcand and Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Vice-Chief Kim Beaudin said repealing mandatory minimum penalties helps address systemic racism.

  Politics

  Feb 19, 2021
• Elizabeth Fry Society fundraising for incarcerated women’s Christmas gifts

  While others use the holidays season to spend time with their loved ones, those incarcerated experience additional separation difficulties throughout the season.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2020
• Saskatchewan’s judiciary is 91% white; judge says diversity builds trust

  Just five judges and justices identify as Indigenous and three as a visible minority, according to the justice ministry.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2020
• Daughter of Oshawa homicide victim starts coast-to-coast campaign to push for victims’ rights

  Lisa Freeman asked Canadians to lend their voices in helping her call out to the government, and she has created a video that now has thousands of hits.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2018
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• Segregating prisoners costs taxpayers up to 10 times amount for other inmates: report

  A male prisoner in a minimum-security facility, sets taxpayers back just $130 a day. A man in a maximum security cell would cost $254. In segregation, it can top over $1,700.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2018
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• Bob Layton Editorial: Let’s hear from you

  It’s Friday – let’s see what is on your mind.

  Jan 12, 2018