Today, harm reduction is slowly making its way into prison settings. However, in reality, this approach is not sufficiently implemented, and often poorly thought out for incarcerated people who use substances. With a critical eye, we will revisit harm reduction policies in prisons, while presenting Canadian examples of innovative projects and programs.

Panelists

Hard Time: Harm Reduction Policy in Federal Prisons

• Sandra Ka Hon Chu, HIV Legal Network

Real Talk

• Alison Bray, harm reduction-community education coordinator of the Toronto Drop-In Centre à the Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy (OAHAS)

In-Reach and Prison Needle Exchange Program (PNEP): A PASAN Perspective

• Nicole Alexander et Chris McNab, Federal In-Reach Community Development Coordinators, PASAN

Harm Reduction in Ontario Provincial Jails

• Lindsay Jennings, Provincial Hep C Program Coordinator, PASAN

A Project for Access to Naloxone in a Context of Incarceration

• Marilyn Coutu, Oasis