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Right to Refuse: An Account of Resistance to Prison Pay Cuts
Transcript of a CFRC Prison Radio interview with Jarrod Shook about a prison work strike and lawsuit in response to the 2013 pay cut to prison wages.
Women in Prison
Essay (reprinted from book or other source?) about the history of women in prison in Canada and issues surrounding conditions and treatment. Also outlines the author's involvement in the Human Rights Commission.
Access to Books Campaign
Outlines Open Door Books Access to Books Campaign, which addresses conditions and access to libraries in Montreal prisons. Includes statements of support from other groups and a list of politicians to pressure.
Political Imprisonment
Flier for Books Beyond Bars Halifax describing the program and statistics about women in prison in Canada.
No Prisoner Left Behind: The Fight for Transgender / Gender Variant Prisoner
Essay discussing issues facing transgender and gender variant prisoners in the US, including homophobia, abuse, and health concerns. A call to action surrounding rights.
Prison Survival, Prison Support
Pieces written by prisoners and ex-prisoners about experiences being incarcerated, aimed at informing people facing prison for the first time. Also lists of prison support groups in the UK and recommendations for prison solidarity work.