Podcasts about correctional services

In this episode, Dr Tsen Vei Lim talks to Dr James MacKillop, a clinical psychologist and professor at McMaster University in Canada, and director for both the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research and the Michael G DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research. The interview covers his research report on the diagnostic validity of drinking behaviour for identifying alcohol use disorder (AUD) with findings from a representative sample of community adults and an inpatient clinical sample. · What alcohol use disorder is and how it is currently diagnosed [01:41]· The surprising exclusion of drinking behaviour in AUD diagnosis [03:03]· Unpacking ‘receiver operating characteristic curves' [04:42]· The key findings of the study [05:45]· Whether James' findings will change how we think about diagnosing AUD [07:35]· Why clinicians would benefit collecting how much people are drinking in one session [09:32]· Whether an indicator of heavy drinking would be helpful in treatment settings [10:35]· Bringing objective data into clinical application [12:09]· Whether we can use a similar metric to other drugs, such as cannabis [13:09]· What we can learn for policy and further research [15:56]· The barrier of the lack of biomarkers in alcohol use disorder [18:00]· The take-home message of the paper [19:40]About Tsen Vei Lim: Tsen Vei is an academic fellow supported by the SSA, currently based at the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge. His research integrates computational modelling, experimental psychology, and neuroimaging to understand the neuropsychological basis of addictive behaviours. He holds a PhD in Psychiatry from the University of Cambridge (UK) and a BSc in Psychology from the University of Bath (UK). About James MacKillop PhD, CPsych, FCAHS: Dr. MacKillop holds the Peter Boris Chair in Addictions Research and a Canada Research Chair in Translational Addiction Research at McMaster University and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. There, Dr. MacKillop directs both the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research and the DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research. Dr. MacKillop trained as a clinical psychologist at Binghamton University and Brown University and studies addiction using a multidisciplinary approach, integrating psychology, economics, neuroscience, and genetics. James receives unrestricted research funding from Canadian Institutes on Health Research, the National Institutes of Health, and Correctional Services of Canada and am a senior scientist and principal in Beam Diagnostics, Inc., a technology transfer start-up company. The latter had no relationship to the publication in Addiction.Original article: Diagnostic validity of drinking behaviour for identifying alcohol use disorder: Findings from a representative sample of community adults and an inpatient clinical sample. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.70037The opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the host and interviewees and do not necessarily represent the opinions or official positions of the SSA or Addiction journal. The SSA does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of the information in external sources or links and accepts no responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graeme Raubenheimer is joined by Nabeelah Mia, Head of the Penal Reform and Detention Monitoring Programme at Lawyers for Human Rights, to unpack the Constitutional Court’s landmark ruling that prisoners must be allowed to use personal laptops in their cells for study purposes.  Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, in an attempt to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live – Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is broadcast weekdays between 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/audio-podcasts/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fund is currently being sought to help ease pressure on the overcrowded prisons system. This is according to a plan by the Judicial Inspectorate for correctional services. The inspectorate, which oversees prison conditions to ensure compliance with the law, says about thousands of detainees are unable to pay bail amounts under R1 000. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Judge Edwin Cameron, Head of the Inspectorate

Dan Corder is joined by Golden Miles Budu, South African prisoners' rights activist and President at South African Prisoners Organization for Human Rights (SAPOHR) - to discuss Human rights for prisoners in South Africa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Correctional Services has a new prison meal plan that reduces meat portions and replaces them with cheaper alternatives. Thando spoke to Singabakho Nxumalo, Spokesperson for the Department of Correctional Services about the situation and way forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new initiative by the Bail Fund Working group which is run by the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) the Bertha Centre & other organisations will be launching a pilot project to assist detainees who've been granted bail by the courts but cant afford it , this as there are approximately about 2,600 awaiting-trial detainees are stuck in overcrowded South African prisons because they cannot afford to pay bail of less than R1,000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with the Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services Kgomotso Ramolobeng about the department of correctional services' new meal plan that’s intended as a cost-cutting measure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Deputy Minister of Correctional Services, Lindiwe Ntshalintshali says the department has fully complied with the Public Protector's remedial actions or directives. This included a mandate to develop an escape prevention strategy and guidelines within 90 days, along with ensuring compliance with Section 95(3) of the Correctional Services Act. Ntsalintshali says the department submitted key documents all within the stipulated deadlines. This as Department officials are currently briefing the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services regarding the Escape Prevention Strategy, a step in implementing the Public Protector's recommendations following the high-profile escape of Thabo Bester. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Zalene Merrington

Inmates and correctional officers assaulted as violent incidents within SA prisons doubles - Minister Emily Bourke & David Brown CE of Correctional Services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foreign prisoners now outnumber local inmates in some correctional services facilities, putting a strain on South Africa's prisons. Parliament's Correctional Services Committee Chairperson Anthea Ramolobeng, who revealed the statistics yesterday says over 22,500 foreigners are currently incarcerated in correctional centers. She says the surge in foreign prisoners has significant implications for the country's correctional system, which is already grappling with issues like overcrowding and resource constraints. To delve deeper into this issue, Elvis Presslin spoke to Correctional Services department spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, Kgomotso Ramolobeng, says South African prisons faced a staggering 48% overcrowding rate during the 2023/2024 financial year. There are 156-thousand inmates crammed into facilities designed for just 105,474, according to Correctional Services Portfolio Committee Chairperson Ramolobeng. Speaking at a media briefing alongside other oversight committee chairpersons from the Peace and Security Cluster on Tuesday, Ramolobeng also noted that the department spends R500 daily to feed each inmate in its correctional facilities. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Deputy Minister of Correctional Services Lindiwe Ntshalintshali

The Department of Correctional Services has dismissed reports that five Correctional Services officials have been dismissed after an inmate Bacelio Alphonso was allegedly assaulted and died at Leeuwkop Prison in Johannesburg on the 30th of December last year. Alphonso's family alleged that a source within the prison, informed them that Alphonso was beaten to death by officials who claimed he attacked them after allegedly smoking crystal meth. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Spokesperson for the Department of Correctional Services Singabakho Nxumalo who says the department cannot legitimise fake news.

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Xola Nqola, has announced that the Parliamentary Committee on Justice will be conducting oversight visits to the Office of the State Attorney and engaging with the Solicitor-General. Speaking at a media briefing in Parliament alongside other National Assembly oversight committee chairpersons from the Peace and Security Cluster, Nqola highlighted the significant challenges facing the Office of the State Attorney. These include corruption, resistance to policy changes, capacity constraints, infrastructure shortcomings, and delays in payments to legal practitioners. The briefing forms part of the 7th Parliament's Weekly Committee engagements, aimed at addressing critical governance issues.

The Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that investigations are underway following the death of Bacelio Alphonso on December 30, 2024, at Leeuwkop Prison in Johannesburg. Speaking on this program yesterday, Alphonso's family called for justice, expressing frustration over unanswered questions surrounding his death. The Family spokesperson alleged that a source within the prison, alleged Alphonso was beaten to death by officials who claimed he attacked them after allegedly smoking crystal meth. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Singabakho Nxumalo, the Spokesperson for the Department of Correctional Services

Many critical thinkers have rightfully wondered why gender dysphoria is treated in clinical settings any differently from anorexia, body integrity identity disorder, and other psychiatric ailments featuring a mind-body problem. Today's guest is the right person to answer that question.Jaco van Zyl, a South Africa-trained clinical psychologist now practicing in Ireland, joins me to discuss his paper, "Formulating Gender Dysphoria as an Affective-Perceptual Disturbance Involving the Body," which was recently published in the journal Psychodynamic Practice. Jaco shares his insights on the psychological underpinnings of gender dysphoria, particularly in adolescents, and critiques the current activist-driven narratives that often overshadow psychodynamic perspectives.We explore the developmental journey of infants and how early experiences shape their understanding of identity and bodily sensations. Jaco emphasizes the importance of navigating the pleasure and reality principles, a concept rooted in psychoanalytic theory, and how failures in this process can lead to arrested development. We also discuss the implications of ideologies that discourage critical thinking about gender identity, highlighting the dangers of treating distress as a literal interpretation of one's body.Throughout our conversation, we aim to unpack the complexities of gender dysphoria, the role of early attachment experiences, and the potential consequences of affirming practices that may overlook deeper psychological issues. This episode invites listeners to consider the intersection of psychoanalysis, gender identity, and the importance of fostering a more nuanced understanding of these critical topics.Jaco van Zyl is a South Africa-trained Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Ireland. He has worked in the Department of Correctional Services, and in private practice at a psychiatric hospital in South Africa. Jaco has a special interest in personality pathology and its relationship with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-spectrum disorders, gender-related distress, eating disorders and addiction. He is also interested in the psychology of large-groups, gleaning from his own experience growing up in South Africa, and the role ideology plays in mass illusion in political and ideological movements. He is a co-director of Critical Therapy Antidote, a UK-based organisation consisting of clinicians concerned with the ideological take-over of the psychology and psychotherapy field. Jaco is also the co-host of the CTA Podcast, where he and his co-hosts, Christine Sefein and Michael Olan, discuss topics related to psychology, psychological practice, and society.Books mentioned in this episode are listed below.The Luck Factor: The Scientific Study of the Lucky Mind by Richard WisemanView my complete list of book recommendations, including those written by authors who have been guests on this show, at https://sometherapist.com/bookshop.As an Amazon affiliate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links from my show notes or website. Thank you for purchases that support the show! 00:00 Start[00:02:05] Gender dysphoria and psychodynamics.[00:04:31] Conversion therapy and gender identity.[00:08:45] Psychological development of infants.[00:13:45] Good enough mother concept.[00:20:10] Symbolization and gender dysphoria.[00:24:30] Scapegoating of body parts.[00:27:41] Gender dysphoria and psychoanalysis.[00:32:54] Psychoanalysis and queer theory.[00:40:01] Arrested development and personality disorders.[00:44:10] Protective factors in development.[00:46:53] Luck as an attitude.[00:52:23] The impact of envy on gratitude.[00:56:38] The value of internal support.[01:02:04] Gender dysphoria and body disorders.[01:05:00] Body image and emotional distress.[01:10:12] The allure of gender ideology.[01:15:40] Untested hypotheses and self-identity.[01:18:39] Therapy with young people.[01:27:36] Adolescence as a cure for dysphoria.[01:30:54] Critical Therapy Antidote training materials.[01:33:04] Reality is more exciting.ROGD REPAIR Course + Community for Parents is available now! 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The Democratic Alliance deputy spokesperson on Correctional Services, Kabelo Kgobisa-Ngcaba, speaks to John Maytham about procurement discrepancies within the Department of Correctional ServicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) President Thulani Ngwenya has drawn a line under political correctness because he believes workers should not have to pay the price of government's failures, politicians' greed, or financial mismanagement. In this interview with BizNews, has hails the “surprise” support from new Correctional Services Minister Dr Pieter Groenewald, and hails him for acknowledging the severity of lack of resources and the impact of government's broken promise of 40,000 new members, as well as for pledging to implement the proposed shift system, and for agreeing on the necessity of the self-sustainability programme in Correctional Services which POPCRU first tabled in 2015, and which involves putting inmates to work to contribute toward their own upkeep while gaining valuable skills. He also has praise for new Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. “We have agreed with him that we are going to have a sort of a presentation with him to show him the loopholes”. Furthermore, Ngwenya shares details of the urgent reforms POPCRU is fighting for in the Criminal Justice Cluster.

The Correctional Services Department says two of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa case are high risk offenders hence they remain incarcerated at C-Max section of the KgosiMampuru prison in Tshwane. MthobisiMncube and FisokuhleNtuli filed an urgent urgent application at the Pretoria High Court - seeking the court to rule against their isolated incarceration as it violates their rights. The court did not entertain the application of Ntuli saying it is not urgent. The department through it's lawyer LebogangMadiba maintains that Mncube's incarceration is in compliance with the law insofar as he is a convicted murderer, he has been involved in aggressive crimes and is part of a high profile case. Pearl Magubane has more 

Clement Manyathela speaks with Mokgothi Thobakgale, the national commissioner of the department of correctional services about the work they do in correctional services.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An investigation has been launched into allegations that corrupt correctional service officers, are giving unauthorised private hospital passes to wealthy prisoners in KwaZulu-Natal. It is alleged that these are prisoners serving time at the Durban Westville Prison and New Prison in Pietermaritzburg. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Correctional Services National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale 

Bongani Bingwa chats with Kgomotso Ramolobeng, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee at The Correctional Services, about overcrowded prisons, backlogs, and security problems at various prison institutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Clement Manyathela speaks to the Correctional Services National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale to discuss the state of correctional services facilities in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mindy Rush Chipman, the Executive Director of the ACLU of Nebraska, talks about difficult experiences in her early life and shares her personal story of seeking an abortion. She talks too about the stigma and the difficulties of telling that story. We'll also hear Rush Chipman on the work of the ACLU and her path from working at a correctional facility library to legal practice.The ACLU of Nebraska's advocacy and legal work regularly includes a range of impactful civil rights issues, featuring everything from police practices to LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights. Rush Chipman came to the ACLU of Nebraska after a 3-year tenure as the director of the Lincoln Commission on Human Rights, prior to which she represented Nebraskans through her roles at the Immigrant Legal Center and Legal Aid of Nebraska, as well as in her private legal practice in rural Nebraska. One of her first jobs out of high school was at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services where, while working in the prison library, her eyes were opened to the many issues faced by incarcerated Nebraskans. Rush Chipman's keen advocacy for everyone's human and civil rights started early in life with her personal experience needing legal support from a pro-bono attorney to access reproductive health care. Rush Chipman and her spouse live on a small farmstead and are the proud parents of four independent children.

Canada Immigration CEC Express Entry selection since 2015 for NOC 40030 Managers in social, community and correctional services for New Brunswick Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Express Entry CEC selection based on your NOC code. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario The number of individuals selected under the old 4 digit NOC code 0423 or the new Specific 5 digit NOC code 40030 Managers in social, community and correctional services through the Federal Express Entry CEC for Canadian Residents in the express entry program is listed on your screen as a chart. These Permanent Residents were destined for the province of New Brunswick. The figures for each year from 2015 to 2023 are shown as a chart on your screen. Years without any selection for this category destinated for New Brunswick are shown as a blank. | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |     -     |     5    |     5   |     -     |     10  |      -     |     5    |      -    | -  If you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at

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UDM leader Bantu Holomisa was announced as the new Defence Deputy Minister.FF+ leader Pieter Groenewald was announced as the minister of Correctional Services.Political Analysis on the Current Cabinet. Will these parties be able to work together? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Pickton, one of Canada's most notorious serial killers, has died following an assault in prison, authorities announced on Friday. Pickton, 74, was attacked on May 19 at the Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec and succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. The Correctional Service of Canada confirmed Pickton's death in a statement, noting, “We are mindful that this offender's case has had a devastating impact on communities in British Columbia and across the country, including Indigenous peoples, victims, and their families. Our thoughts are with them.” Pickton, also known as "Willie," was convicted in 2007 of six counts of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison with the maximum parole ineligibility period of 25 years. His crimes involved luring female victims to his pig farm during a crime spree in the late 1990s and early 2000s near Vancouver. The case gained international attention due to the gruesome nature of his actions and the high number of victims. The remains or DNA of 33 women were discovered on Pickton's farm, and he once boasted to an undercover officer about killing a total of 49 women. During his trial, a witness testified that Pickton described how he strangled his victims and fed their remains to his pigs. Health officials even issued a tainted meat advisory, warning neighbors who might have bought pork from Pickton's farm that it could contain human remains. Cynthia Cardinal, whose sister Georgina Papin was among Pickton's victims, expressed relief at the news of his death. “This is gonna bring healing for, I won't say all families, I'll just say most of the families,” she said. “I'm like — wow, finally. I can actually move on and heal and I can put this behind me.” The police investigation into the Pickton farm began more than 22 years ago in the Vancouver suburb of Port Coquitlam. It turned into a years-long probe into the disappearances of dozens of women, many of whom were sex workers or drug addicts marginalized by society. Vancouver police faced criticism for not taking the missing persons cases seriously due to the victims' backgrounds. A 51-year-old inmate is currently in custody for the assault on Pickton, according to police spokesman Hugues Beaulieu. The Correctional Service of Canada has launched an investigation into the attack. “The investigation will examine all of the facts and circumstances surrounding the assault, including whether policies and protocols were followed,” the service stated. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc also commented on the incident, stating, “Earlier today, I was made aware of the death of an inmate at Port-Cartier Institution. At this time, my thoughts are with the families of the victims of this individual's heinous crimes.” Pickton's confirmed victims included Sereena Abotsway, Mona Wilson, Andrea Joesbury, Brenda Ann Wolfe, Georgina Papin, and Marnie Frey. The tragic legacy of his crimes continues to impact the families and communities affected. British Columbia Supreme Court Justice James Williams, during Pickton's sentencing, described the case as one that “properly warrants the maximum period of parole ineligibility available to the court.” The conclusion of Pickton's life in prison marks the end of a dark chapter in Canadian criminal history, but the pain and memories of his actions remain with those who lost loved ones. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Robert Pickton, one of Canada's most notorious serial killers, has died following an assault in prison, authorities announced on Friday. Pickton, 74, was attacked on May 19 at the Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec and succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. The Correctional Service of Canada confirmed Pickton's death in a statement, noting, “We are mindful that this offender's case has had a devastating impact on communities in British Columbia and across the country, including Indigenous peoples, victims, and their families. Our thoughts are with them.” Pickton, also known as "Willie," was convicted in 2007 of six counts of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison with the maximum parole ineligibility period of 25 years. His crimes involved luring female victims to his pig farm during a crime spree in the late 1990s and early 2000s near Vancouver. The case gained international attention due to the gruesome nature of his actions and the high number of victims. The remains or DNA of 33 women were discovered on Pickton's farm, and he once boasted to an undercover officer about killing a total of 49 women. During his trial, a witness testified that Pickton described how he strangled his victims and fed their remains to his pigs. Health officials even issued a tainted meat advisory, warning neighbors who might have bought pork from Pickton's farm that it could contain human remains. Cynthia Cardinal, whose sister Georgina Papin was among Pickton's victims, expressed relief at the news of his death. “This is gonna bring healing for, I won't say all families, I'll just say most of the families,” she said. “I'm like — wow, finally. I can actually move on and heal and I can put this behind me.” The police investigation into the Pickton farm began more than 22 years ago in the Vancouver suburb of Port Coquitlam. It turned into a years-long probe into the disappearances of dozens of women, many of whom were sex workers or drug addicts marginalized by society. Vancouver police faced criticism for not taking the missing persons cases seriously due to the victims' backgrounds. A 51-year-old inmate is currently in custody for the assault on Pickton, according to police spokesman Hugues Beaulieu. The Correctional Service of Canada has launched an investigation into the attack. “The investigation will examine all of the facts and circumstances surrounding the assault, including whether policies and protocols were followed,” the service stated. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc also commented on the incident, stating, “Earlier today, I was made aware of the death of an inmate at Port-Cartier Institution. At this time, my thoughts are with the families of the victims of this individual's heinous crimes.” Pickton's confirmed victims included Sereena Abotsway, Mona Wilson, Andrea Joesbury, Brenda Ann Wolfe, Georgina Papin, and Marnie Frey. The tragic legacy of his crimes continues to impact the families and communities affected. British Columbia Supreme Court Justice James Williams, during Pickton's sentencing, described the case as one that “properly warrants the maximum period of parole ineligibility available to the court.” The conclusion of Pickton's life in prison marks the end of a dark chapter in Canadian criminal history, but the pain and memories of his actions remain with those who lost loved ones. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Robert Pickton, one of Canada's most notorious serial killers, has died following an assault in prison, authorities announced on Friday. Pickton, 74, was attacked on May 19 at the Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec and succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. The Correctional Service of Canada confirmed Pickton's death in a statement, noting, “We are mindful that this offender's case has had a devastating impact on communities in British Columbia and across the country, including Indigenous peoples, victims, and their families. Our thoughts are with them.” Pickton, also known as "Willie," was convicted in 2007 of six counts of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison with the maximum parole ineligibility period of 25 years. His crimes involved luring female victims to his pig farm during a crime spree in the late 1990s and early 2000s near Vancouver. The case gained international attention due to the gruesome nature of his actions and the high number of victims. The remains or DNA of 33 women were discovered on Pickton's farm, and he once boasted to an undercover officer about killing a total of 49 women. During his trial, a witness testified that Pickton described how he strangled his victims and fed their remains to his pigs. Health officials even issued a tainted meat advisory, warning neighbors who might have bought pork from Pickton's farm that it could contain human remains. Cynthia Cardinal, whose sister Georgina Papin was among Pickton's victims, expressed relief at the news of his death. “This is gonna bring healing for, I won't say all families, I'll just say most of the families,” she said. “I'm like — wow, finally. I can actually move on and heal and I can put this behind me.” The police investigation into the Pickton farm began more than 22 years ago in the Vancouver suburb of Port Coquitlam. It turned into a years-long probe into the disappearances of dozens of women, many of whom were sex workers or drug addicts marginalized by society. Vancouver police faced criticism for not taking the missing persons cases seriously due to the victims' backgrounds. A 51-year-old inmate is currently in custody for the assault on Pickton, according to police spokesman Hugues Beaulieu. The Correctional Service of Canada has launched an investigation into the attack. “The investigation will examine all of the facts and circumstances surrounding the assault, including whether policies and protocols were followed,” the service stated. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc also commented on the incident, stating, “Earlier today, I was made aware of the death of an inmate at Port-Cartier Institution. At this time, my thoughts are with the families of the victims of this individual's heinous crimes.” Pickton's confirmed victims included Sereena Abotsway, Mona Wilson, Andrea Joesbury, Brenda Ann Wolfe, Georgina Papin, and Marnie Frey. The tragic legacy of his crimes continues to impact the families and communities affected. British Columbia Supreme Court Justice James Williams, during Pickton's sentencing, described the case as one that “properly warrants the maximum period of parole ineligibility available to the court.” The conclusion of Pickton's life in prison marks the end of a dark chapter in Canadian criminal history, but the pain and memories of his actions remain with those who lost loved ones. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Bongani Bingwa spoke with Ronald Lamola, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, about South Africa's return to the International Court of Justice to seek an immediate halt to Israel's Rafah offensive.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement Manyathela relays the concerns and grievances of the Ga-Rankuwa community in Some 1. EWN Reporter Alpha Ramushwa spoke to the community of Zone 1. Many of them are dissatisfied with service delivery and joblessness. IEC shares information on Voter Education for residents in Tshwane. Joburg's mayor has called an urgent meeting over water the current water crisis. Joslin Smith Case: Charges against accused number four, Phumza Gigaqa have been withdrawn, and the three others have abandoned their bail application. The case was postponed for further investigation until 13 May. Sifiso Mkhwanazi will learn his fate today. The confessed murderer admitted to his father that he had killed six sex workers but denied that it was premeditated. The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services interviewed seven shortlisted candidates for the position of Deputy Public Protector. The position became vacant last year after Kholeka Gcaleka was appointed Public Protector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading up to the death of Kevin Carter at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln, Angelo Bol allegedly threatened his cellmate's life. They remained in the same cell. That's among the many accusations filed in federal court this month alleging negligence by former and current Nebraska Department of Correctional Services employees. Former director of the NDCS, Scott Frakes, and warden Michele Wilhelm are included in the total of 12 employees listed in the lawsuit.

  Clement speaks to Ronald Lamola, the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, reflecting on South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola on SA's ICJ case by Radio Islam

Governor Jim Pillen and the Department of Correctional Services announced Thursday the start of a new strategy to help incarcerated individuals re-enter their community.

Several prisoners who benefitted from the special remission programme when former President Jacob Zuma was released last year, are back behind bars. LISTEN to the full interview with Ml. Junaid Kharsany and DA Shadow Minister of Correctional Services, Janho Engelbrecht, here.

Lukhanyo Calata is Politics Editor for Newzroom Afrika and he joins Afrika to discuss the decision of The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services to act on a recommendation to reopen the inquest into the deaths of The Cradock Four.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marvel Jones v. Dept. of Correctional Services

    Relebogile speaks to Singabakho Nxumalo the National Spokesperson for Correctional Services continuing the conversation on the inner workings of parole in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Relebogile speaks to the National Spokesperson for Correctional Services, Singabakho Nxumalo about the inner workings of parole in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Oxtoby is a research consultant at Freedom Under Law and he joins John to consider the implications of The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services recommendation for the removal from office of former Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe and Judge Nkola Motata due to their guilty verdicts of gross misconduct.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services is still having trouble finding enough employees, according to a recent report. Doug Koebernick, the state's Inspector General of Corrections, says that as of June 2023, NDCS had 377 vacancies out of more than 2500 total positions.

  Clement speaks to Peter Jegwa, a freelance Journalist in Malawi and Chrispin Phiri, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services about the extradition process of self-proclaimed "prophet" Shepherd Bushiri and his wife who fled South Africa in 2020 after being arrested for fraud and money laundering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Thabo speaks to Justice Edwin Cameron, the Inspecting Judge for the Judicial Inspector of Correctional Services aboutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 279: In Quebec City, on October 21, 2004, Dario Gallese got an alarming phone call from his younger brother, Eustachio Gallese. In the call, Eustachio admitted to killing his girlfriend, Chantale Deschesnes, 32, and, following his brother's advice, contacted the police to report the crime. Eustachio was arrested, charged, and convicted of the second-degree murder of Chantale. In late 2006, Eustachio was sentenced to life in prison without parole eligibility for 15 years.  In 2019, Eustachio was placed into a halfway house on day parole. In September, in what would be a controversial decision, his case management team allowed Eustachio Gallese to visit sex workers to have his sexual needs met, as long as he was ‘transparent' with his case management team about these visits.  On the night of January 22, 2020, Eustachio Gallese walked into a Quebec City police station and admitted to having murdered another woman, a 22-year-old masseuse named Marylène Levesque, whom he'd become obsessed with. Marylène's body was found in the Sainte-Foy (Sant-Fwa) hotel room where Gallese said she would be. She'd been stabbed 30 times. A month later, Eustachio Gallese, then 51, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years. After a public outcry inciting parliamentary debate, the Correctional Service of Canada and the Parole Board of Canada announced a joint investigation into Gallese's release. Sources: 2004 CanLII 56627 (QC CS) | R. c. Gallese | CanLII 2009 QCCA 1071 (CanLII) | Gallese c. R. | CanLII Meurtre de Marylène Lévesque: une vigile contre les féminicides Meurtre à Sainte-Foy: «C'était prévisible», dénonce la fille de la victime Debates (Hansard) No. 14 - February 4, 2020 (43-1) - House of Commons of Canada Stigma and Criminalization of Sex Work Facilitated the Murder of Marylène Levesque Correctional services missed signs leading up to Marylène Levesque murder, says report | CBC News Warning signs were missed prior to murder of Marylène Lévesque: report | Watch News Videos Online Internal investigation into the murder of Marylène Lévesque: Pierre Paul-Hus calls for the immediate reopening of the internal investigation | Pierre Paul-Hus Joint National Board of Investigation: Correctional Service of Canada - Parole Board of Canada Enforcing prostitution laws could have saved Marylène Lévesque | The Star Marylène Lévesque - Investigation Report | PDF Capitalism Is Killing My Fellow Sex Workers How Canada's sex work laws put lives at risk | CityNews Quebec City man sentenced to life with no parole for 25 years for 1st-degree murder of sex worker | CBC News https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/quebec-wants-answers-on-how-moderate-risk-murder-suspect-made-parole Correctional Service Canada takes concrete actions in response to Board of Investigation results Why Sex Work Should Be Decriminalized Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adv. Romeo Nthambeleni is a Senior Legal Analyst and Group Leader at Cape Town High Court and he joins John to consider the task facing the Department of Correctional Services' since the denial of the application for leave to appeal a Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling that former president Jacob Zuma must go back to prison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement speaks to Cynthia Stimpel, Director of Whistleblower House, Crispin Phiri Spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice, and Correctional Services and Karam Singh the executive director of Corruption Watch as they discuss proposed reforms to whistleblowing legislation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Tony Doob, professor emeritus, University of Toronto Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies News that Paul Bernardo, one of Canada's most notorious killers, has been moved from a maximum security penitentiary to a medium-security institution touched a raw nerve that hasn't healed three decades after his crimes. How could one believed to be so evil have his experience in incarceration softened? Why was the reason shrouded in secrecy? Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is undergoing a review of their decision but, as a criminologist tells us, Canadian law does not say we should hold our worst offenders indefinitely in maximum security because they are notorious to us. This episode was produced by Paulo Marques and Brian Bradley. Audio Sources: CHCH News, CPAC

On this episode of MWMH, Payton and Garrett discuss the murder of Lisa Solomon and the suspicion that fell on her husband. Links: https://linktr.ee/murderwithmyhusband Case Sources: Justia.com, Solomon v. Commissioner of Correctional Services, 786 F. Supp. 218 (E.D.N.Y. 1992)   The Cinemaholic, Lisa Solomon Murder: Where is Matthew Solomon Now? Newsday.com, “Matthew Solomon parole hearing transcript sheds light onto high-profile crime,” by Bridget Murphy, 8 Jul 2019 Newspapers.com sources: Kathy Boccella, Newsday, "Wide-Ranging Search for Missing Woman," 27 Dec 1987, archived (https://www.newspapers.com/image/710286618), citing print edition, p.21 Stuart Vincent, Newsday, "Fearful Search," 28 Dec 1987, archived (https://www.newspapers.com/image/723039703), citing print edition, p.2 Don Gentile, Newsday, "Psychics, bikers hunt newlywed," 28 Dec 1987, archived (https://www.newspapers.com/image/434149538), citing print edition, p.3 Jerry Rosa and Paul Peskil, Newsday, "Search for bride turns to ex-beau," 29 Dec 1987, archived (https://www.newspapers.com/image/406033575), citing print edition, p.3 Newsday, Man Who 'Hassled' Woman Sought, 29 Dec 1987, archived (https://www.newspapers.com/image/723040375), citing print edition, p.25 Stuart Vincent, Newsday, "A Search Goes On as Hope Dims," 29 Dec 1987, archived (https://www.newspapers.com/image/710287319), citing print edition, p.4 Shirley E. Perlman, Newsday, "Public's Help Sought in Search for Woman", 31 Dec 1987, archived (https://www.newspapers.com/image/723041029), citing print edition, p.27 Stuart Vincent, Tom Demoretcky, Kathy Boccella, Nicholas Goldberg, and Peter Marks, Newsday, "Grief, and Questions," 2 Jan 1988, archived (https://www.newspapers.com/image/711221395), citing print edition, pp.3, 10 Tom Demoretcky and Joshua Quittner, Newsday, "Matthew Solomon Charged in Murder," 12 Jan 1988, archived (https://www.newspapers.com/image/711308834/), citing print edition, pp.3, 29 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices