When substance use is misleadingly linked to criminality by legal teams, it underlines the bias against addiction – and helps perpetuate racism.
Source: Conflating drug use and criminality is reinforcing racism in the courts
This Black man was stopped by police for ‘jaywalking’. A Human Rights Commission has called it racist — and awarded him $15,000 | The Star
Gyasi Symonds says the fine to Halifax Regional Police amounts to a ‘slap on the wrist’
Toronto approved non-police crisis response teams. This woman is trying to build them | The Star
Liberals shut down probe into sexual misconduct in Canadian military – National | Globalnews.ca
“Until we get to the bottom of who knew what when, we have not concluded this study,” warned NDP MP Randall Garrison.
Source: Liberals shut down probe into sexual misconduct in Canadian military – National | Globalnews.ca
The secret world of trees | University Affairs
Researcher’s early-career findings were controversial but ultimately gained wider acceptance.
Source: Suzanne Simard overcame adversity to unlock the secret world of trees | University Affairs
Houses of hate: How Canada’s prison system is broken – Macleans.ca
The closer you look at Canada’s prisons, the more the absurdity of the practise becomes obvious. #abolition
Source: Houses of hate: How Canada’s prison system is broken – Macleans.ca
Impact of COVID-19 ‘heavily felt’ by prisoners globally: UN expert | | UN News
People incarcerated across the world are being “disproportionately affected” by the COVID-19 pandemic according to a UN expert on prison reform.
Source: Impact of COVID-19 ‘heavily felt’ by prisoners globally: UN expert | | UN News
Study: Prisoners with mental health concerns much more likely to be placed in solitary confinement
Sagkeeng First Nation chief concerned about latest correctional centre death | CTV News
The chief of Sagkeeng First Nation is speaking out after the second death in custody of a member of that community within a month.
Source: Sagkeeng First Nation chief concerned about latest correctional centre death | CTV News
Proposed class-action suit against Ottawa suggests inmates face systemic bias in risk assessments – The Globe and Mail
At issue is an allegedly flawed assessment tool which leads to harsher security ratings than inmates would otherwise receive