CRIM 241 Lecture Notes - Kingston Penitentiary, Needlepoint, Strip Search
30 May 2013
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Yet women make up 50% of the population. Age: range from late teens to 80s, average 20-24 years old. 25% aboriginal, 10% black, 55% caucasian, 2% asian. 18% lifers, 45% schedule 1 offences (against persons) In 1835, the first 3 women sentenced to federal time arrived in kingston penitentiary. Housed in prison hospital until 1839, moved to north wing. P4w built 1934 (after 99 years of being housed in male prison) More responsibility for federally sentenced women is needed. April 1990- report of the task force on federally sentenced women. Women in prison are equal to but different from male inmates. Warden called iert to conduct cell extraction and strip search of 8 women in segregation. As a result of violent confrontations between 6 inmates and correctional staff. Csc taped the event and aired on national television. As a response, madam justice louise arbour ordered an inquiry- commission of inquiry into certain events at the prison for women in kingston.
