At Prisoner Legal Supports, we recognize the limited scope of the law in achieving social change and the incredible value of direct action and organizing that centres the voices of those most impacted. We work collaboratively with the below organizations toward advancing a future without human caging. If you'd like to connect with us, we welcome all opportunities to build stronger communities.
CRIMINALIZATION AND PUNISHMENT EDUCATION PROJECTThe Criminalization and Punishment Education Project brings together scholars from Carleton University and the University of Ottawa, as well as people directly impacted by the punitive injustice system, to carry research, public education, and community organizing to reduce the use and harms of cops, courts, and cages in the short-term, while working towards decarceral futures.
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FREEDOM IS A MUSTThe Freedom is a Must Foundation is a grassroots organization that takes a holistic approach to provide mentorship, opportunity and guidance to deter marginalized youth involved in criminalized activity or at risk of being involved in a life of crime. Through advocacy, workshop activities and education, the Foundation provides at-risk youth and adults who have experienced criminalization with hope, opportunity and a clear path to success. Our mentors offer support, guidance, and a positive outlook on life.
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TRACKING (IN)JUSTICETracking (In)justice is a project of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), the Data Justice and Criminology Lab of the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Carleton University, the Ethics and Technology Lab at Queen’s University, and the Centre for Research and Innovation for Black Survivors of Homicide Victims (CRIB) at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, The Empowerment Council, Women's Health in Women's Hands Community Health Centre, Maggie's Toronto Sex Workers Action Project, JusticeTrans and Aboriginal Legal Services.
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The work of abolition doesn’t start or end with any one person. Do your work where you are and with the people around you.
Miriam Kaba