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Too Few to Matter: Institutional Inertia in the Prisoning of Women in Québec and Canada
By Joane Martel
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By Joane Martel
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A reflection on the historical treatment of incarcerated women in Canada.
In 2010, Correctional Service Canada closed two decrepit prisons designated for men. Hoping to reduce prison overcrowding, the Québec government rented one of themthe Leclerc prisonand transferred approximately 250 male prisoners serving a provincial sentence. One year later, Québec closed its main provincial prison designated for women and swiftly transferred the women to the Leclerc prison where men were housed. A...
In 2010, Correctional Service Canada closed two decrepit prisons designated for men. Hoping to reduce prison overcrowding, the Québec government rented one of themthe Leclerc prisonand transferred approximately 250 male prisoners serving a provincial sentence. One year later, Québec closed its main provincial prison designated for women and swiftly transferred the women to the Leclerc prison where men were housed. A...