Nov. 28 | Public forum: Conditions at the OCDC
The Criminalization and Punishment Education Project presents
a Public Forum on:
Crowding and Conditions at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre:
Causes, Consequences, and Solutions
Thursday, November 28 | 6:00 p.m.
Southam Hall Theatre B, Carleton University
Crowding, violence, lack of health care, use of segregation, and other conditions at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC) on Innes Road have been a frequent focus of public and media concern in recent years. This public forum and discussion is free and open to all!
List of speakers (in order):
- Aaron Doyle (criminologist) (moderator)
- Jason Gilbert (lawyer, brought case against OCDC in 2004 over extra time served because of poor conditions)
- Jamie Nelson (former prisoner, wrongfully convicted)
- Maeve McMahon (criminologist)
- Paul Champ (lawyer, represented Christina Jahn who recently got a settlement from Ontario Human Rights Tribunal)
- Hassan Diab (former prisoner)
- Catherine Latimer (executive director, John Howard Society national)
- Deepan Budlakoti (former prisoner)
If you have questions about attending or participating, please contact Professor Aaron Doyle at [aaron_doyle@carleton.ca].
We hope to see you there!