by CCJC Admin | May 16, 2008 | Elections, Public Policy
2008 Federal Election Fact Sheets It is crucial that we invest in policies that can effectively address victims’ needs and help reduce crime and re-offending. There is now a strong body of evidence that increasing incarceration does not do that. It also incurs costs...
by CCJC Admin | May 16, 2008 | Elections, Public Forums
One percent of the U.S. adult population is in prison. This is the highest rate in the world, even higher than Russia and China. Why are U.S. policymakers reconsidering their “tough on crime” approach? What lessons could Canadians learn from the United States about...