Philosophers' Café
Is tough on crime legislation vital or vicious?
The Canadian government is introducing new legislation that will result in thousands more incarcerations and billions more dollars spent on prisons. Is this the correct approach to resolving crime? Does this make sense when statistics indicate that crime rates have been declining steadily?
Date(s): Wednesday, April 25, 2012 7 pm
Location: Nature’s Garden Organic Deli, 8968 University High Street, Burnaby | Map
Admission: Free
Related topic(s): Liberal Arts and Sciences
Moderator
Dr. Barry Cartwright is a former case management officer and parole officer for the federal government. He lectures in the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University.
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