CRI340H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Toronto Star, Bunk Bed
9 Aug 2022
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Security is primary mandate of carceral spaces. Max security really the only mandate. Everything else is secondary to control & custody. Security invoked in all kinds of way to deny ^ & basic human rights/dignity. Furthermore, prisoner"s needs are assessed/addressed through security lens. Particular effects for women and indigenous people (pollack; martel et al) Only 6 people get programing at a time cap on numbers for. Discriminatory effects on women designed for white men, not tailored security reasons for women"s experience. Regime operates to monitor, control, and ensure security. Primarily for staff (safety of staff as primary consideration, not concern for prisoners) Often draw from same socioeconomic groups as prisoners. Co"s & prisoners not from 2 distinct groups not law/order vs. Lack of training for the needs of the prisoner population somewhere btw 6 weeks and disorder/crime. Provincial officers in ontario receive half day (approx 4 hours) mental health training.
