Infographic: Solitary Confinement
Important facts about solitary confinement in Canadian prisons. Details about this topic can be found on the related fact sheet. Download
Read MoreInfographic: Extrajudicial Measures & Sanctions
This infographic is based on information from our two fact sheets on extrajudicial measures and sanctions. Download
Read MoreFact Sheet: Marijuana (2019)
This fact sheet summarizes information on the usage, decriminalization and legalization of marijuana in Canada. Download
Read MoreReport: Housing Challenges of Edmonton’s Indigenous Youth (2019)
“This modest study has resulted in some significant preliminary insights into the challenges facing Indigenous youth in the Edmonton area who have had exposure to the legal system and have experienced homelessness at key points in their lives. The research team faced a series of challenges in carrying out the project as first envisioned. Issues…
Read MoreFact Sheet: Responses to Fentanyl (2019)
This fact sheet gives a summary of possible responses to fentanyl addiction, including overdose prevention and harm reduction (including in prisons), medication-assisted therapies, and addiction treatment. Download
Read MoreReport: Housing Challenges of Seniors Leaving Prison (2019)
Full Title: Housing Challenges and Barriers of Senior Adults Being Discharged from Provincial and Federal Correctional Facilities in the Greater Edmonton Area “The results of our qualitative interviews of clients and service providers supports the findings within our literature review of the challenges facing seniors upon release…This research project supports that a lack of shelter…
Read MoreLiterature Review: Indigenous Overrepresentation in the Canadian Criminal Justice System (2018)
A survey of current literature and discussion of Indigenous overrepresentation at the provincial and federal levels, and recommendations for addressing the issue. Download
Read MoreFact Sheet: Fentanyl in Alberta (2019)
Fentanyl is a strong synthetic narcotic that is made from opioids. It is about 50 to 100 times more powerful. Fentanyl is being imported and mixed into other drugs and illegally sold. Download
Read MoreFact Sheet: Solitary Confinement (2019)
Solitary confinement is a form of punishment that separates an inmate from human contact for more than 22 hours a day. A solitary confinement cell typically includes one mattress, one slot in the door for food, one sink and one toilet. Download
Read MoreFact Sheet: Marijuana (2019)
Marijuana is a mixture of dried flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant. It contains a psychoactive compound, such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)…Decriminalization of cannabis is removing or decreasing the criminal classification of cannabis use. There are pros and cons that come as a result of decriminalizing cannabis. Download
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