Correctional Facilities in the Covid Era

For most Canadians, correctional centres are like the underside of a couch. We all know they’re there, and we all know they’re probably filled with a number of unsightly problems that need to be addressed, such as accumulating dust/mold/cobwebs, or long-lost items like pens, TV remotes and cat toys. And yet, the vast majority of us prefer to ignore those dark crevasses and just go about our lives. Because it’s easier that way. Because those dark crevasses are out of sight and out of mind. For a long time, it’s that prejudiced and dismissive way of thinking about correctional facilities that...

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