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Welfare of Women Prisoners81.8

81.8 Welfare of Women Prisoners

Whereas:

  • There is only one federal penal institution for women in Canada; and
  • Correctional leaders consider it unsuitable for women; and
  • Female inmates in the federal institution lack adequate education and rehabilitation programs, recreational activities, and space for an activity center.

Resolved:

The National Council of Women of Canada requests the Government of Canada to:

  1. Provide improved education, rehabilitation, and recreation programs for female prisoners.
  2. Develop improved facilities for female prisoners in regional areas.
  3. Immediately initiate construction of regional prisons or institutions.