James Smith inquest boosts Indigenous prison programs. Grassroots groups say their work is more effective
While many recommendations from a recent inquest into Canada’s worst mass stabbing suggest focusing on in-custody support, those with lived experience and their advocates say it’s time to pour more resources into community-based programs.
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While many recommendations from a recent inquest into Canada’s worst mass stabbing suggest focusing on in-custody support, those with lived experience and their advocates say it’s time to pour more resources into community-based programs.