From “Tough on Crime” Politician to Justice Reformer - Michael Bryant

Content Note: policing violence, incarceration, substance use, mental health, suicide, poverty, homelessness, racism. Click here for mental health support resources. Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023) Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia -----------Credits:"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)"Leva-Eternity" by LemonmusicstudioToronto Sun, "Michael Bryant charged in fatal crash""Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet"Newborn Earth" by INPLUSMUSIC"AntSurvila" by RUNCBC The Fifth Estate, "Most killed in police encounters suffered from mental illness, drug abuse issues—CBC research shows""Chaos In The Outback" by septahelixCityNews, "Vancouver Police Board approves $383 million police budget request"Toronto Sun, "SAFETY AND THE CITY: T.O. mayor candidate Anthony Furey pledges 500 new police officers"CTV News, "Man ticketed after giving change to cop posed as panhandler""Blue Windows" by Martijn de Boer"The Holy Family Escapes into Egypt" by Gurdonark"Memories of Better Times" by GurdonarkChris Stewart, "CAHOOTS: Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets"APTN News, "Canada’s prison system has changed little for Indigenous Peoples: Report""Connect the Dots" by Cosmo Lawson"The Clermont" by Flash Fluharty"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)