Tough on Crime? Critical Criminology and the Harper Law and Order Agenda

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Panel with Aaron, Doyle (Sociology, Carleton), Jennifer Kilty (Criminology, U. of Ottawa), Michael Mopas, (Sociology, Carleton) and George Rigakos (Law, Carleton).
Stephen Harper’s Conservative government is currently pushing the Omnibus Crime Bill through the Senate. The bill will bring sweeping changes that will put many more Canadians in prison, requiring a massive prison expansion that will cost billions in a time of fiscal austerity. The Harper government are ignoring the views of the vast majority of Canadian criminologists, who point out that crime rates have been falling in Canada for two decades, and that a great deal of research suggests the government’s prison push will do more harm than good. Academics in this field often talk about “critical criminology” and “public criminology”: how should we practice it in a context where the federal government says criminologists are simply “out of touch”?

Join a moderated discussion with four criminologists on this provocative topic, featuring a ‘salon’ style format designed to be interactive and engaging. Stay after the panel to continue the discussion over wine and cheese.