Women’s Prisons: What are They *Really* Like?

Have you ever wondered what prison is like for women in Canada?

• What’s the difference between a provincial and federal prison?
• What are the differences between minimum, medium and maximum security?
• What kinds of restrictions are there (e.g. lockdown, segregation, etc.)?
• What rights do women have in prison?
• Do women have to pay for things like sanitary pads, tampons, etc or are they provided free of charge?
• Do women’s children live with them in prison?
• How are female inmates treated by prison guards?
• What kinds of conflicts arise between inmates?
• What are the biggest issues women face in prison? What recourse do they have if they have a grievance?

Join us for a discussion with Heather Mason, where  she will provide her insights on what prison is really like for women,  followed by a question and answer session with audience members