The Parole Board of Canada’s attempt at addressing racism is perpetuating systemic racism

Last week, I got an email on a listserv for the Canadian Prison Lawyers Association, a reminder about a survey, where the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) was asking for participation in a questionnaire about diversity and systemic racism. Their description: “This engagement seeks to understand how the criminal justice system, specifically in the area of conditional release, can be more responsive to the needs of Indigenous, Black, and other Racialized offenders with the goal of improving their experiences and […]