The Penal Press - A History of Prison from Within

SUMMARY: This issue includes the offering of a computer class and other courses, thoughts on how the staff treat the prisoners, an upcoming visit from Claire Culhane, reprinted statistics comparing Canada’s... Read More

SUMMARY: This issue opens with an exploration of the roots and contemporary features of “convict poetry”, identifying how imprisonment can amplify or awaken a need for free expression. Articles critique... Read More

Issue focussed on Prisoners’ Justice Day.  Read More

This issue includes selections of poetry, short fiction, and non-fiction.   Coded by Kate Garrett  Read More

This issue includes selections of poetry, short fiction, and non-fiction.   Coded by Kate Garrett  Read More

This issue includes selections of poetry, short fiction, and non-fiction.   Coded by Kate Garrett  Read More

This paper includes selections of poetry and short fiction.   Coded by Kate Garrett  Read More

In addition to a calendar of events at the prison, this issue includes information on a limited day parole program, notices to prisoners, support of the Terry Fox Run, and sports. Keywords: Terry Fox,... Read More

In addition to a prison calendar of events and updates from the Inmate Committee, the issue includes a letter to the editor concerned with the quality of the food being supplied to prisoners, and an update... Read More

In addition to a prison calendar of events and information from the Inmate Committee, this issue includes information on upcoming entertainment and a racket-ball tournament. Keywords: Case Management Team Coded... Read More

This issue contains Inmate Committee news, a calendar of events, and information on vocational courses being offered. Keywords: vocational automotive, vocational welding, silkscreen printing Coded by Kate... Read More

This issue contains information on new Temporary Absence procedures, updates for prisoners, and a section on sports. Keywords: Case Management Team, Temporary Absence Board Coded by Kate Garrett  Read More

This issue includes Inmate Committee news, a sports section, and information on the Inmate Welfare Fund, UTAs/ETAs, and new rates of pay for prisoners. Keywords: United Native Club Coded by Kate Garrett  Read More

This short issue contains a calendar of upcoming events, information on a swimming course, a sports section, and an update on the prison library. Coded by Kate Garrett  Read More

This short issue contains a calendar of upcoming events, updates on prison events and committees, information on the prison Christmas social, and information and rules regarding the upcoming prison open... Read More