Philosophers' Café

Is tough on crime legislation vital or vicious?

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 7:00 PM

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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