Canada Converts Edmonton Prison to Women's Institution Amid Rising Incarceration Rates

An Edmonton prison previously for men is being converted into a women's institution. This change comes as Canada faces a significant increase in the number of incarcerated women, leading to an anticipated shortage of over 300 beds in the next five years.

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Incarceration rates for women have doubled in the last 2 decades. Why is that?

An Edmonton prison for men is being turned into a women's institution, as the number of incarcerated women in Canada has risen and there's an expected shortfall of more than 300 beds over the next five years.

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Incarceration rates for women have doubled in the last 2 decades. Why is that?

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