CRIM 330 Prisons and Penitentiaries

This course explores the operational realities of Canadian prisons and penitentiaries, focusing on the rules, regulations and legislation empowering federal, provincial, and territorial governments to create and maintain prisons systems. It explores the rights that apply to prisoners and the specific remedial mechanisms instituted to protect prisoners within a carceral setting in Canada and examines the problems which may arise in these environments, such as power and legitimacy, the complex needs of prisoners with mental health issues, and the use of prolonged isolation. Jurisprudence on these and other issues relating to the care and custody of prisoners is examined.