In Blighted Mantua, a History of Poverty, Crime and Pride

Published February 7, 2014

In blighted Mantua, a history of poverty, crime and pride

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What is clear is that the neighborhood could use the boost. The University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University … More than half of Mantua residents live below the poverty line, and the statistics are especially dire for children: 96 percent of … Read more on Al Jazeera America

Langley RCMP work on being strategic

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Another initiative of Langley RCMP is Comp Stat, which makes use of computer statistics and regular monthly meetings to target patterns in crime, possible suspects and an action plan. The plan is reviewed at the next meeting to see how effective it is. Read more on Langley Times

Choking to death: should we stop sending women to prison?

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The statistics support her: 51 per cent of women leaving prison will be reconvicted within a year, and among those on short sentences of less than 12 months, this rises to 62 per cent. If one of the aims of prison is to … Gemma has finally been able … Read more on New Statesman