Overrepresentation of Indigenous Women in Jails Hits Record Levels in BC
Most convictions come from what one expert refers to as survival crimes.
Source: thetyee.ca
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B.C. news: Indigenous women overrepresented in custody
Despite decades of warnings, the number of Indigenous women in both federal and provincial correctional facilities in B.C. has tipped to more than 50 per cent, an all-time high.
Source: bc.ctvnews.ca
Overrepresentation of Indigenous women in custody reaches historic levels in B.C. – Kelowna Capital News
Replicating ineffective systems not working, say advocates
Source: kelownacapnews.com
Overrepresentation of Indigenous women in custody reaches historic levels in B.C. – Vernon Morning Star
Replicating ineffective systems not working, say advocates
Source: vernonmorningstar.com
Overrepresentation of Indigenous women in custody reaches historic levels in B.C. – Hope Standard
Replicating ineffective systems not working, say advocates
Source: hopestandard.com
Overrepresentation of Indigenous women in custody reaches historic levels in B.C. – Mission City Record
Replicating ineffective systems not working, say advocates
Source: missioncityrecord.com
Overrepresentation of Indigenous women in custody reaches historic levels in B.C. – Agassiz Harrison Observer
Replicating ineffective systems not working, say advocates
Source: agassizharrisonobserver.com