Incarceration
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From convict to confectionary: Popcorn company provides 2nd chances following incarcerationA 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.CanadaJun 9, 2022
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Dartmouth transitional home for vulnerable women in ‘desperate’ need of repairsA century-old home in Dartmouth that houses women coming out of incarceration is in desperate need of repairs.CanadaMay 27, 2022
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More data needed to reduce number of people on remand in Saskatchewan: provincial auditorSaskatchewan'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.CanadaJun 10, 2021
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Saskatchewan Indigenous leaders welcome changes to Criminal Code, repeal of mandatory minimumsSaskatoon Tribal Chief Mark Arcand and Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Vice-Chief Kim Beaudin said repealing mandatory minimum penalties helps address systemic racism.PoliticsFeb 19, 2021
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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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Saskatchewan’s judiciary is 91% white; judge says diversity builds trustJust five judges and justices identify as Indigenous and three as a visible minority, according to the justice ministry.CanadaJul 3, 2020
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Daughter of Oshawa homicide victim starts coast-to-coast campaign to push for victims’ rightsLisa 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.CanadaApr 6, 2018
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Segregating prisoners costs taxpayers up to 10 times amount for other inmates: reportA 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.CanadaMar 22, 2018
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Bob Layton Editorial: Let’s hear from youIt’s Friday – let’s see what is on your mind.Jan 12, 2018
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Discussing law as it pertains to aboriginal peopleHundreds of leaders in the Canadian legal field gather in Saskatoon to listen, learn and lead the country in aboriginal justice.CanadaOct 14, 2015
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