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Forty-one years ago today, Aug. 10, 1974, a man by the name of Edward Nalon died in a segregation cell at the Millhaven maximum-security penitentiary in Bath, Ont. Since his death, this day, Aug. 10, has become known as Prisoners’ Justice Day, when prisoners across the country and around the world take part in peaceful … Letter to the editor: Today we remember prisoners who died in custody

Submission to the Government of Canada on Police Abuse of Indigenous Women in Saskatchewan and Failures to Protect Indigenous Women from Violence Methodology This submission outlines Human Rights Watch’s findings on police interactions with Indigenous women in Saskatchewan based on six weeks of fact-finding carried out from January to July 2016, in addition to interviews … Human Rights Watch: Police Abuse of Indigenous Women In SK

Since 1998, people on remand has grown 97% Half of the people in Saskatchewan’s overcrowded jails haven’t been convicted. They are on remand, still presumed innocent. They are in jail awaiting a sentence or a trial rather than being released on bail. Since 1998, the number of people on remand has grown 97 per cent, … ‘We need to be better’: Half of the people in Sask. jails are on remand

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan is hosting a Lady Justice event Wednesday in Saskatoon to raise awareness about the struggles of victimized women in the criminal justice system and to honour several women locally for their contributions to justice in the province. This event intentionally coincides with Mother’s Day to highlight the fact that … Viewpoint: Phone access vital for incarcerated moms

Karen Schofield is a survivor. She survived the ’60s Scoop, when she was taken from her parents and put into foster care. She survived physical, sexual and psychological abuse. Her first run-in with the law came at the age of 14, when she was caught stealing from homes where she babysat. Article content “I used … A story of redemption: Elizabeth Fry honoree dedicated life to helping others

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James died in 2013 while in custody The Elizabeth Fry Society is getting a second chance to argue for standing at the inquest into the death of Kinew James. The 35-year-old died in 2013 at the Regional Psychiatric Centre. James was from Winnipeg and nearing the end of a 15-year-sentence. She had been transferred to … Elizabeth fry society to get second try for standing at kinew james inquest

James died in 2013 while in custody The Elizabeth Fry Society is getting a second chance to argue for standing at the inquest into the death of Kinew James. The 35-year-old died in 2013 at the Regional Psychiatric Centre. James was from Winnipeg and nearing the end of a 15-year-sentence. She had been transferred to … ELIZABETH FRY SOCIETY ARGUES TO JOIN KINEW JAMES INQUEST