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Research shows that imposing longer sentences harms inmates and society. There are less expensive − and more effective − ways to hold people accountable and help them prepare for life after prison.
Grey walls, grey furniture and grey jumpsuits affect the psychology of prisoners. Research suggests simple, colourful solutions can make a positive difference.
Could working with dairy cows offer a surprising path to rehabilitation for prisoners?
Lengthy confinement within locked, poorly maintained and overcrowded cells triggers boredom and restlessness, and contributes to violent incidents.
Receiving visitors while behind bars was a raft of benefits, but people have reported many barriers. It must be made easier to help drive down recidivism rates.
The decision is likely to be relied on by courts to order the Department of Correctional Services to grant offenders parole.
Reopening prison farms is a great opportunity for Correctional Service of Canada to become a leader in innovative rehabilitation and reintegration. But a goat dairy operation isn’t the way.
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