The Penal Press - A History of Prison from Within

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Tele-Scope

(January 1953) released from Kingston Penitentiary

This first issue of 1953 features articles on capital punishment, that the perils of eye-witness testimony, the problems of incarcerating youth with adults and how AA can be useful after prison.  Read More

Pen-O-Rama v2(9)

(March 1953) released from St-Vincent-de- Paul Institution

This issue features a few articles about the nature of punishment and how to reduce prison populations.   Key Words: Catholic Rehabilitative Services, National Employment Service  Read More

New Dawn – Oct-Dec 1953

(Oct-Dec 1953) released from Stony Mountain Institution

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C.B. Diamond – December 1953

(December 1953) released from Collins Bay Institution

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C.B. Diamond – May 1953

(May 1953) released from Collins Bay Institution

In this issue one will find articles praising the work of prison chaplains, the value of rehabilitation versus punishment, and the pitfalls of defending oneself in court.  There are also articles regarding... Read More

C.B. Diamond – March 1953

(March 1953) released from Collins Bay Institution

This issue features several articles regarding the realities of life in prison, society’s view of criminals, and the difficulties prisoners face on the outside upon their release.  Also discussed are... Read More

C.B. Diamond – July 1953

(July 1953) released from Collins Bay Institution

This issue contains an article dispelling prisoner stereotypes and highlighting the various activities prisoners engage in for personal growth and development.  Another article criticizes the building... Read More