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Sat, Feb 15
|Ottawa Public Library - Main Auditorium
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.
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Time & Location
Feb 15, 2020, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ottawa Public Library - Main Auditorium, 120 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5M2, Canada
About the Event
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
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