https://simplecast.com Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial What can people who were incarcerated, and survivors of violent crime teach us about improving the justice system? Everything. Go behind-the-scenes of Benjamin Perrin’s upcoming book "Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial" to hear their raw and gritty accounts, and from others on the frontlines. Awarded "Best Podcasts of 2023". 2023 Benjamin Perrin. en Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 01:28:06 +0000 https://indictment.simplecast.com Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/9b8278ae-2ddc-47d1-b586-f8ddff88b3b3/c62afe25-c3d2-449b-8e25-0285301cfac5/3000x3000/draftcoverartpodcast.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://indictment.simplecast.com episodic What can people who were incarcerated, and survivors of violent crime teach us about improving the justice system? Everything. Go behind-the-scenes of Benjamin Perrin’s upcoming book "Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial" to hear their raw and gritty accounts, and from others on the frontlines. Awarded "Best Podcasts of 2023". Benjamin Perrin yes https://feeds.simplecast.com/Wn_PsCyv #metoo, addiction, black lives matter, canada, corrections, crime, substance use, crime prevention, criminal justice, criminal law, decriminalization, homelessness, indigenous, indigenous justice, jail, justice, mental health, policing, poverty, prison, public health, restorative justice, survivor, transformative justice, trauma-informed, victim of crime Benjamin Perrin perrin@law.ubc.ca 3927833a-1b55-4e98-8324-1cce0af92689 Courtroom to Campfire: Harold Johnson's Final Public Lecture for Indigenous Justice Content Note: discussion of trauma, intimate partner violence, violence, suicide, death by impaired driving, substance use, colonial violence against Indigenous people including residential schools and incarceration. There is also mention of sexual violence. Click here for mental health support resources if you need support. 

Harold's book include:

Harold Johnson, Peace and Good Order: The Case for Indigenous Justice in Canada 

Harold Johnson, Firewater: How Alcohol Is Killing My People (and Yours)

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We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia. Thank you to Joan Johnson for permission to share this lecture. 

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"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"Inspiring Cinematic Ambient" by Lexin_Music

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 perrin@law.ubc.ca (Benjamin Perrin, Harold Johnson) https://indictment.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e12-_WWSpOii Content Note: discussion of trauma, intimate partner violence, violence, suicide, death by impaired driving, substance use, colonial violence against Indigenous people including residential schools and incarceration. There is also mention of sexual violence. Click here for mental health support resources if you need support. 

Harold's book include:

Harold Johnson, Peace and Good Order: The Case for Indigenous Justice in Canada 

Harold Johnson, Firewater: How Alcohol Is Killing My People (and Yours)

Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023). Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events 

We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia. Thank you to Joan Johnson for permission to share this lecture. 

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Credits: 

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"Inspiring Cinematic Ambient" by Lexin_Music

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Courtroom to Campfire: Harold Johnson's Final Public Lecture for Indigenous Justice Benjamin Perrin, Harold Johnson 00:56:06 Powerful. Unflinching. Visionary. Hear Indigenous lawyer and author Harold Johnson (1957-2022) deliver his final public lecture powerfully indicting the Canadian criminal justice system and making an impassioned case for Indigenous justice. A member of the Montreal Lake Cree Nation, Harold was a Harvard-trained Crown prosecutor and criminal defence lawyer who quit practising law because of the harm it was causing Indigenous people. Instead, he devoted the rest of his life to advocating for Indigenous justice and developing and implementing initiatives to bring healing and restoration in Indigenous communities. This special episode was recorded live on November 8, 2021 at the UBC Peter A. Allard School of Law in Vancouver as Harold spoke to the entire first year class. Harold Johnson passed away three months later on February 9, 2022. His legacy and words live on. Powerful. Unflinching. Visionary. Hear Indigenous lawyer and author Harold Johnson (1957-2022) deliver his final public lecture powerfully indicting the Canadian criminal justice system and making an impassioned case for Indigenous justice. A member of the Montreal Lake Cree Nation, Harold was a Harvard-trained Crown prosecutor and criminal defence lawyer who quit practising law because of the harm it was causing Indigenous people. Instead, he devoted the rest of his life to advocating for Indigenous justice and developing and implementing initiatives to bring healing and restoration in Indigenous communities. This special episode was recorded live on November 8, 2021 at the UBC Peter A. Allard School of Law in Vancouver as Harold spoke to the entire first year class. Harold Johnson passed away three months later on February 9, 2022. His legacy and words live on. lawyer, saskatchewan, alcohol, residential schools, prison, substance use, harold johnson, trauma, indigenous justice, jail, land-based, incarceration yes full 12 1 f684292b-6fb7-425c-9c0c-d7ec4ca0d2e7 Justice for Myles Gray - People in Mental Health Distress Dying in Police Encounters Content Note: graphic discussion of police use of force and police-involved deaths; general discussion of mental health, substance use, homelessness, trauma and racism against Indigenous, Black and people of colour. Click here for mental health support resources if you need support. 

Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023) 

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Follow the Justice for Myles Gray Facebook page

Check out Just Mental Health for more on non-police mobile mental health crisis services

We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia 

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"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"Serious Sadness" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

CTV News (Vancouver), Coverage of Myles Gray Coroners Inquest

Chris Stewart, "CAHOOTS: Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets"

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:35:37 +0000 perrin@law.ubc.ca (Melissa Gray, Ben Miljure, Ngai Pindell, Benjamin Perrin) https://indictment.simplecast.com/episodes/justice-for-myles-gray-TMJrY4rh Content Note: graphic discussion of police use of force and police-involved deaths; general discussion of mental health, substance use, homelessness, trauma and racism against Indigenous, Black and people of colour. Click here for mental health support resources if you need support. 

Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023) 

Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events 

Follow the Justice for Myles Gray Facebook page

Check out Just Mental Health for more on non-police mobile mental health crisis services

We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia 

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Credits: 

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"Serious Sadness" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

CTV News (Vancouver), Coverage of Myles Gray Coroners Inquest

Chris Stewart, "CAHOOTS: Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets"

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Justice for Myles Gray - People in Mental Health Distress Dying in Police Encounters Melissa Gray, Ben Miljure, Ngai Pindell, Benjamin Perrin 01:07:21 Why do police disproportionately kill individuals in mental health distress? Myles Gray was killed by Vancouver police - ruled a homicide in May 2023 by a coroner's inquest jury. His sister Melissa shares her family's ordeal, advocating for justice for Myles and 24/7 non-police mobile crisis response teams. UBC law professor Benjamin Perrin shares the latest research and makes an impassioned call to action. This special episode is recorded from a live event on November 9, 2023, moderated by CTV's Ben Miljure. Why do police disproportionately kill individuals in mental health distress? Myles Gray was killed by Vancouver police - ruled a homicide in May 2023 by a coroner's inquest jury. His sister Melissa shares her family's ordeal, advocating for justice for Myles and 24/7 non-police mobile crisis response teams. UBC law professor Benjamin Perrin shares the latest research and makes an impassioned call to action. This special episode is recorded from a live event on November 9, 2023, moderated by CTV's Ben Miljure. crisis, policing, substance use, mental health, cahoots, police, use of force, non-police, homeless yes full 11 1 2d60aea6-8576-4ed5-a0ba-6025feec8ed8 Racism & The Criminal Legal System - Prof. Julius Haag Content Note: discussion of racism against Black, Indigenous and people of colour; police use of force and police-involved deaths; gun violence; incarceration; poverty; and mental health challenges.  

Click here for mental health support resources. 

Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023) 

Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events 

We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia 

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Credits: 

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"District 99" by Grand_Project

CBC News: The National, "'Unprecedented' report released on racial profiling by Toronto police"

"Connect The Dots" by Cosmo Lawson

CTV News, "Toronto police have proven 'incapable' of protecting Black community: expert"

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

"Dark Somber Serious" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

CBC News, "What systemic racism in Canada looks like"

"Conspiracy" by Mark Fabian

"Newborn Earth" by INPLUSMUSIC

"The Clermont" by Flash Fluharty

"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:30:00 +0000 perrin@law.ubc.ca (Benjamin Perrin) https://indictment.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e10-uDcsRzBS Content Note: discussion of racism against Black, Indigenous and people of colour; police use of force and police-involved deaths; gun violence; incarceration; poverty; and mental health challenges.  

Click here for mental health support resources. 

Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023) 

Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events 

We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia 

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Credits: 

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"District 99" by Grand_Project

CBC News: The National, "'Unprecedented' report released on racial profiling by Toronto police"

"Connect The Dots" by Cosmo Lawson

CTV News, "Toronto police have proven 'incapable' of protecting Black community: expert"

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

"Dark Somber Serious" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

CBC News, "What systemic racism in Canada looks like"

"Conspiracy" by Mark Fabian

"Newborn Earth" by INPLUSMUSIC

"The Clermont" by Flash Fluharty

"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Racism & The Criminal Legal System - Prof. Julius Haag Benjamin Perrin 00:27:15 What happens when a racial profiling researcher is himself stopped by police for no reason at all and “carded”? Julius Haag shares about his personal experiences with Toronto police and his research into racism in the criminal justice system: how Black people are simultaneously over-policed and under-protected. What happens when a racial profiling researcher is himself stopped by police for no reason at all and “carded”? Julius Haag shares about his personal experiences with Toronto police and his research into racism in the criminal justice system: how Black people are simultaneously over-policed and under-protected. anti-black racism, criminal law, criminal justice, policing, sociology, carding, toronto, police, racial profiling, systemic racism, blm, black lives matter yes full 10 1 5a6bcc09-e2ec-4fdd-8fcb-1674cbc9486a Broken Trust: An Indigenous Person's Encounters with Police - "Angeline" Content Note: general discussion of colonial violence and racism against Indigenous people including residential schools, the 60s Scoops and in police encounters; sexual abuse against an Indigenous person as a child; intimate partner violence; a graphic description of a childhood physical assault by an adoptive parent; failure of child protection and police to provide protection; and description of an assault by a police officer against an Indigenous person.

Click here for mental health support resources. 

Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023) 

Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events 

We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia 

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Credits: 

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"Emotional Soulful Sad Cinematic Piano (Deep Memories)" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

CBC News, "The Sixties Scoop explained"

CBC News: The National, "The legacy of the Sixties Scoop"

"Ambient Landscape" by Lexin_Music

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

"Serious Dark Ambient Atmosphere" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

"Connect The Dots" by Cosmo Lawson

"Top Secret Files" by Musicalman

Global News, "Indigenous Services Minister outraged at police violence against Indigenous peoples of Canada"

Global News, "Indigenous pair wrongly arrested in BC settles with bank"

Global News, ""I can't accept this gift": Heiltsuk Nation reject Vancouver police's apology"

"A Slow Morning" by Vesper Tapes

"The Clermont" by Flash Fluharty

"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:30:00 +0000 perrin@law.ubc.ca (Benjamin Perrin) https://indictment.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e9-MD7P32g5 Content Note: general discussion of colonial violence and racism against Indigenous people including residential schools, the 60s Scoops and in police encounters; sexual abuse against an Indigenous person as a child; intimate partner violence; a graphic description of a childhood physical assault by an adoptive parent; failure of child protection and police to provide protection; and description of an assault by a police officer against an Indigenous person.

Click here for mental health support resources. 

Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023) 

Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events 

We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia 

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Credits: 

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"Emotional Soulful Sad Cinematic Piano (Deep Memories)" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

CBC News, "The Sixties Scoop explained"

CBC News: The National, "The legacy of the Sixties Scoop"

"Ambient Landscape" by Lexin_Music

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

"Serious Dark Ambient Atmosphere" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

"Connect The Dots" by Cosmo Lawson

"Top Secret Files" by Musicalman

Global News, "Indigenous Services Minister outraged at police violence against Indigenous peoples of Canada"

Global News, "Indigenous pair wrongly arrested in BC settles with bank"

Global News, ""I can't accept this gift": Heiltsuk Nation reject Vancouver police's apology"

"A Slow Morning" by Vesper Tapes

"The Clermont" by Flash Fluharty

"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Broken Trust: An Indigenous Person's Encounters with Police - "Angeline" Benjamin Perrin 00:23:47 As a 60s Scoop survivor who survived physical and sexual abuse, "Angeline" was disbelieved and denied protection by the police - a repeated pattern throughout their life. These experiences totally destroyed their trust in the police, which is a sentiment shared by many other Indigenous people. As a 60s Scoop survivor who survived physical and sexual abuse, "Angeline" was disbelieved and denied protection by the police - a repeated pattern throughout their life. These experiences totally destroyed their trust in the police, which is a sentiment shared by many other Indigenous people. homelessness, unemployment, overdose, criminal law, violence, criminal justice, prison, substance use, mental health, suicide, trauma, fentanyl, incarceration, childhood trauma yes full 9 1 66569cc7-6084-4250-b2ad-e51fc082471a Hopelessness to Healing: Surviving Jail, Overdoses & Attempted Suicide - “Duncan” Content Note: childhood abuse, mental health, prison violence and graphic depictions of substance use and a suicide attempt. Click here for mental health support resources. 

Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023) 

Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events 

We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia 

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Credits: 

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"From Darkness to Light" by StudioKolomna

"A Slow Morning" by Vesper Tapes

"Tense Sad Piano" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

SAMHSA, "Adverse Childhood Experiences: Risk Factors for Substance Abuse and Mental Health"

"Newborn Earth" by INPLUSMUSIC

"Wrong Turn" by ShadowsAndEchoes

CBC News: The National, "Skyrocketing youth opioid deaths sound alarms in Ontario"

HockeyFights.com, "Tysen Dowzak vs Brady Leavold Sep 16, 2008"

"Acoustic Vibe" by RomanSenykMusic

"Die or Surrender" by lemonmusicstudio

CBC News, "Inmate kills cellmate and hides body without guards noticing"

"Dark Depression" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

"Hard Metal Rock" by Sonican

"Spirit Landscape" by Lexin_Music

"The Clermont" by Flash Fluharty

"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:30:00 +0000 perrin@law.ubc.ca (Benjamin Perrin) https://indictment.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e8-RzKIGWvk Content Note: childhood abuse, mental health, prison violence and graphic depictions of substance use and a suicide attempt. Click here for mental health support resources. 

Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023) 

Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events 

We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia 

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Credits: 

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"From Darkness to Light" by StudioKolomna

"A Slow Morning" by Vesper Tapes

"Tense Sad Piano" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

SAMHSA, "Adverse Childhood Experiences: Risk Factors for Substance Abuse and Mental Health"

"Newborn Earth" by INPLUSMUSIC

"Wrong Turn" by ShadowsAndEchoes

CBC News: The National, "Skyrocketing youth opioid deaths sound alarms in Ontario"

HockeyFights.com, "Tysen Dowzak vs Brady Leavold Sep 16, 2008"

"Acoustic Vibe" by RomanSenykMusic

"Die or Surrender" by lemonmusicstudio

CBC News, "Inmate kills cellmate and hides body without guards noticing"

"Dark Depression" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

"Hard Metal Rock" by Sonican

"Spirit Landscape" by Lexin_Music

"The Clermont" by Flash Fluharty

"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Hopelessness to Healing: Surviving Jail, Overdoses & Attempted Suicide - “Duncan” Benjamin Perrin 00:49:28 Narrowly surviving a suicide attempt, multiple overdoses and rampant prison violence, “Duncan” is blessed to be alive. He shares how prison and punishment exacerbated his challenges with substance use, mental health issues, childhood trauma, unemployment and homelessness. And how a friend stepped into his life at just the right moment. Narrowly surviving a suicide attempt, multiple overdoses and rampant prison violence, “Duncan” is blessed to be alive. He shares how prison and punishment exacerbated his challenges with substance use, mental health issues, childhood trauma, unemployment and homelessness. And how a friend stepped into his life at just the right moment. homelessness, unemployment, overdose, criminal law, violence, criminal justice, prison, substance use, mental health, suicide, trauma, fentanyl, incarceration, childhood trauma yes full 8 1 58b41a61-e74e-4ce0-b904-e5b347cf758e Trauma and The Criminal Justice System - Dr. Gabor Maté Content Note: general discussion of trauma including childhood trauma, graphic details of a violent assault of a child by his older brother, mental health, substance use, unregulated drug deaths, incarceration, racism, poverty, suicide, intergenerational trauma, Residential Schools and ongoing colonial violence against Indigenous people. Click here for mental health support resources. 

Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023) 

Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events 

We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia 

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Credits: 

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"Midnight" by Lexin_Music

CBC News: The National, "Cycle of trauma from residential schools lasts for generations"

PBS NewsHour, "Childhood trauma impacts millions of Americans, and it’s having devastating consequences"

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

"Conspiracy" by Mark Fabian

BBC News, "The PTSD brains of children & soldiers"

"Behind the Mask" by Mark Fabian

"Inspirational Sentimental Romantic" by Lexin_Music

"Tense Detective Looped Drone" by Daddy_s_Music

"Morning Garden - Acoustic Chill" by Olexy

"Truth and Reconciliation Commission still demanding answers" by CityNews

"Dramatic Atmosphere with Piano and Violin" by UNIVERSFIELD

"Epic Heart" by Daddy_s_Music

CBC News: The National, "Tracking deadly encounters with Canadian police — CBC News: The National"

"Chaos in the Outback" by septahelix

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

"Chaos erupts in House of Commons as Trudeau, Poilievre exchange personal attacks" by Global News

"Inspiring Cinematic Ambient" by Lexin_Music

"Price of Freedom" by Daddy_s_Music

CBC News: The National, "Prison Guards and PTSD: High Rates With Little Attention"

"Leva-Eternity" by lemonmusicstudio

"The Clermont" by Flash Fluharty

"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Tue, 3 Oct 2023 09:30:00 +0000 perrin@law.ubc.ca (Benjamin Perrin) https://indictment.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e7-VTNu_C_h Content Note: general discussion of trauma including childhood trauma, graphic details of a violent assault of a child by his older brother, mental health, substance use, unregulated drug deaths, incarceration, racism, poverty, suicide, intergenerational trauma, Residential Schools and ongoing colonial violence against Indigenous people. Click here for mental health support resources. 

Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023) 

Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events 

We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia 

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Credits: 

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"Midnight" by Lexin_Music

CBC News: The National, "Cycle of trauma from residential schools lasts for generations"

PBS NewsHour, "Childhood trauma impacts millions of Americans, and it’s having devastating consequences"

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

"Conspiracy" by Mark Fabian

BBC News, "The PTSD brains of children & soldiers"

"Behind the Mask" by Mark Fabian

"Inspirational Sentimental Romantic" by Lexin_Music

"Tense Detective Looped Drone" by Daddy_s_Music

"Morning Garden - Acoustic Chill" by Olexy

"Truth and Reconciliation Commission still demanding answers" by CityNews

"Dramatic Atmosphere with Piano and Violin" by UNIVERSFIELD

"Epic Heart" by Daddy_s_Music

CBC News: The National, "Tracking deadly encounters with Canadian police — CBC News: The National"

"Chaos in the Outback" by septahelix

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

"Chaos erupts in House of Commons as Trudeau, Poilievre exchange personal attacks" by Global News

"Inspiring Cinematic Ambient" by Lexin_Music

"Price of Freedom" by Daddy_s_Music

CBC News: The National, "Prison Guards and PTSD: High Rates With Little Attention"

"Leva-Eternity" by lemonmusicstudio

"The Clermont" by Flash Fluharty

"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Trauma and The Criminal Justice System - Dr. Gabor Maté Benjamin Perrin 00:45:57 World-renowned trauma expert Dr. Gabor Maté, author of "The Myth of Normal", exposes how our criminal justice system gets it horribly wrong by exacerbating trauma, and what we need to do differently. He shares about his frontline experiences in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and being a witness himself in a criminal trial. World-renowned trauma expert Dr. Gabor Maté, author of "The Myth of Normal", exposes how our criminal justice system gets it horribly wrong by exacerbating trauma, and what we need to do differently. He shares about his frontline experiences in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and being a witness himself in a criminal trial. criminal law, violence, criminal justice, prison, substance use, mental health, gabor mate, police, indigenous, trauma, incarceration, childhood trauma, myth of normal yes full 7 1 303dcb6d-2ba3-49ad-8661-b5b29426abb3 Surviving Intimate Partner Violence - "Skye" Content Note: physical and sexual violence, reference to childhood abuse, and mistreatment by professionals in the criminal justice system. Click here for mental health support resources. 

Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023) 

Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events 

We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia 

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Credits: 

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"Emotional Thoughtful Piano" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

"Acoustic Motivation" by Coma-Media

"Tense Detective Looped Drone" by Daddy_s_Music

CBC News: The National, "Declare intimate partner violence an epidemic, jury urges government"

"Anxiety Piano Music" by Ønetent

"A Slow Morning" by Vespers Tapes

"Inspiring Cinematic Ambient" by Lexin_Music

CBC News: The National, "Believe, love, support: Finding resources for people experiencing intimate partner violence"

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

"Eco Technology"  by Lexin_Music

"Spirit Landscape"  by Lexin_Music

"The Clermont" by Flash Fluharty

"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:30:00 +0000 perrin@law.ubc.ca (Benjamin Perrin) https://indictment.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e6-DW_Jv1aM Content Note: physical and sexual violence, reference to childhood abuse, and mistreatment by professionals in the criminal justice system. Click here for mental health support resources. 

Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023) 

Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events 

We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia 

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Credits: 

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"Emotional Thoughtful Piano" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

"Acoustic Motivation" by Coma-Media

"Tense Detective Looped Drone" by Daddy_s_Music

CBC News: The National, "Declare intimate partner violence an epidemic, jury urges government"

"Anxiety Piano Music" by Ønetent

"A Slow Morning" by Vespers Tapes

"Inspiring Cinematic Ambient" by Lexin_Music

CBC News: The National, "Believe, love, support: Finding resources for people experiencing intimate partner violence"

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

"Eco Technology"  by Lexin_Music

"Spirit Landscape"  by Lexin_Music

"The Clermont" by Flash Fluharty

"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Surviving Intimate Partner Violence - "Skye" Benjamin Perrin 00:27:06 "Skye" escaped years of abuse, only to be mistreated by the criminal justice system. Yet they imagine a better way where people who were harmed - and those who harmed them - get help to break endless cycles of trauma and violence. "Skye" escaped years of abuse, only to be mistreated by the criminal justice system. Yet they imagine a better way where people who were harmed - and those who harmed them - get help to break endless cycles of trauma and violence. restorative justice, secondary victimization, criminal law, transformative justice, violence, criminal justice, prison, intimate partner violence, mental health, police, domestic violence yes full 6 1 bbc53ab0-8510-4d98-a2ea-67d8b656cbcb Whistleblower: A Corrections Officer Speaks Out Content Note: incarceration, graphic depictions of self-harm, prison violence, use of force and suicide. It also includes audio of a prison riot and use of force against an Indigenous teenager while incarcerated. Click here for mental health support resources. 

Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023) 

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We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia 

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Credits: 

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"This Day" by White Records

"beat ujuao 1,mais um preto" by u_mtwwpdxm9u

CityNews Winnipeg, "Police arrest 11 in Winnipeg gang war"

CBC Vancouver, "Former gang member explains why victims of gang violence are getting younger"

Winnipeg Police Service, "Project Falling Star - Winnipeg Police"

Zing Mit, "Shocking Video Released of Canadian Prison Riot"

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

CityNews, "30 years later corrections officer still suffers from PTSD"

"Tense Sad Piano" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

"Thoughts in Silence" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

CBC News: The National, "Federal inmate speaks out about assault by correctional officers"

CBC News: The National, "Video shows youth jails forcing teens into restraint devices"

"Conspiracy" by Mark Fabian

APTN News, "Black, Indigenous inmates more likely to experience ‘use of force’ behind bars"

"Cinematic Violin Uplifting Music" by Humanoide_Media

Fact Feast, "Victorian Rough Justice (Crime and Punishment in the 19th Century)"

Channel 4 Documentaries, "Visiting a Terrifying Abandoned Victorian Prison"

CBC News: The National, "Liberals move to end solitary confinement for federal prisoners"

"A Slow Morning" by Vespers Tapes

"Top Secret Files" by Musicalman

NowThis, "How Norway's Prisons Are Different From America's"

"Wandering" by Pixabay

"Rock Opener" by Lite Saturation

Trailer Park Boys, "Definition of Insanity"

"Chill Abstract (Intention)" by Coma-Media

"Behind the Mask" by Mark Fabian

CBC News: The National, "Corrections Canada's battle with drug-smuggling drones"

"Inspiring Cinematic Ambient" by Lexin_Music

"The Clermont" by Flash Fluharty

"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:30:00 +0000 perrin@law.ubc.ca (Benjamin Perrin) https://indictment.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e5-isCXVEV4 Content Note: incarceration, graphic depictions of self-harm, prison violence, use of force and suicide. It also includes audio of a prison riot and use of force against an Indigenous teenager while incarcerated. Click here for mental health support resources. 

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Credits: 

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"This Day" by White Records

"beat ujuao 1,mais um preto" by u_mtwwpdxm9u

CityNews Winnipeg, "Police arrest 11 in Winnipeg gang war"

CBC Vancouver, "Former gang member explains why victims of gang violence are getting younger"

Winnipeg Police Service, "Project Falling Star - Winnipeg Police"

Zing Mit, "Shocking Video Released of Canadian Prison Riot"

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

CityNews, "30 years later corrections officer still suffers from PTSD"

"Tense Sad Piano" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

"Thoughts in Silence" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

CBC News: The National, "Federal inmate speaks out about assault by correctional officers"

CBC News: The National, "Video shows youth jails forcing teens into restraint devices"

"Conspiracy" by Mark Fabian

APTN News, "Black, Indigenous inmates more likely to experience ‘use of force’ behind bars"

"Cinematic Violin Uplifting Music" by Humanoide_Media

Fact Feast, "Victorian Rough Justice (Crime and Punishment in the 19th Century)"

Channel 4 Documentaries, "Visiting a Terrifying Abandoned Victorian Prison"

CBC News: The National, "Liberals move to end solitary confinement for federal prisoners"

"A Slow Morning" by Vespers Tapes

"Top Secret Files" by Musicalman

NowThis, "How Norway's Prisons Are Different From America's"

"Wandering" by Pixabay

"Rock Opener" by Lite Saturation

Trailer Park Boys, "Definition of Insanity"

"Chill Abstract (Intention)" by Coma-Media

"Behind the Mask" by Mark Fabian

CBC News: The National, "Corrections Canada's battle with drug-smuggling drones"

"Inspiring Cinematic Ambient" by Lexin_Music

"The Clermont" by Flash Fluharty

"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Whistleblower: A Corrections Officer Speaks Out Benjamin Perrin 00:43:14 Candid, raw and unfiltered. A federal corrections officer exposes how prisons aren't working for officers or people incarcerated. I also introduce an innovative alternative that's reducing recidivism. Candid, raw and unfiltered. A federal corrections officer exposes how prisons aren't working for officers or people incarcerated. I also introduce an innovative alternative that's reducing recidivism. corrections, violence, poverty, prison, substance use, mental health, criminaljustice, jail yes full 5 1 4b56d0ef-cbf5-43d1-911a-e9536b4e10b2 From “Tough on Crime” Politician to Justice Reformer - Michael Bryant Content Note: policing violence, incarceration, substance use, mental health, suicide, poverty, homelessness, racism. Click here for mental health support resources. 

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Credits:

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"Leva-Eternity" by Lemonmusicstudio

Toronto Sun, "Michael Bryant charged in fatal crash"

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

"Newborn Earth" by INPLUSMUSIC

"AntSurvila" by RUN

CBC The Fifth Estate, "Most killed in police encounters suffered from mental illness, drug abuse issues—CBC research shows"

"Chaos In The Outback" by septahelix

CityNews, "Vancouver Police Board approves $383 million police budget request"

Toronto Sun, "SAFETY AND THE CITY: T.O. mayor candidate Anthony Furey pledges 500 new police officers"

CTV News, "Man ticketed after giving change to cop posed as panhandler"

"Blue Windows" by Martijn de Boer

"The Holy Family Escapes into Egypt" by Gurdonark

"Memories of Better Times" by Gurdonark

Chris Stewart, "CAHOOTS: Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets"

APTN News, "Canada’s prison system has changed little for Indigenous Peoples: Report"

"Connect the Dots" by Cosmo Lawson

"The Clermont" by Flash Fluharty

"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 07:20:00 +0000 perrin@law.ubc.ca (Benjamin Perrin) https://indictment.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e4-YimP17Xu Content Note: policing violence, incarceration, substance use, mental health, suicide, poverty, homelessness, racism. Click here for mental health support resources. 

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Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events 

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Credits:

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"Leva-Eternity" by Lemonmusicstudio

Toronto Sun, "Michael Bryant charged in fatal crash"

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

"Newborn Earth" by INPLUSMUSIC

"AntSurvila" by RUN

CBC The Fifth Estate, "Most killed in police encounters suffered from mental illness, drug abuse issues—CBC research shows"

"Chaos In The Outback" by septahelix

CityNews, "Vancouver Police Board approves $383 million police budget request"

Toronto Sun, "SAFETY AND THE CITY: T.O. mayor candidate Anthony Furey pledges 500 new police officers"

CTV News, "Man ticketed after giving change to cop posed as panhandler"

"Blue Windows" by Martijn de Boer

"The Holy Family Escapes into Egypt" by Gurdonark

"Memories of Better Times" by Gurdonark

Chris Stewart, "CAHOOTS: Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets"

APTN News, "Canada’s prison system has changed little for Indigenous Peoples: Report"

"Connect the Dots" by Cosmo Lawson

"The Clermont" by Flash Fluharty

"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> From “Tough on Crime” Politician to Justice Reformer - Michael Bryant Benjamin Perrin 00:42:00 A “tough on crime” politician is locked up and it changes him forever. Michael Bryant exposes how police, prosecutors and courts are wasting time, money, and causing harm - all while there are better ways to keep us safe. Former Attorney General of Ontario, Bryant led the Canadian Civil Liberties Association at the time of this interview. A “tough on crime” politician is locked up and it changes him forever. Michael Bryant exposes how police, prosecutors and courts are wasting time, money, and causing harm - all while there are better ways to keep us safe. Former Attorney General of Ontario, Bryant led the Canadian Civil Liberties Association at the time of this interview. homelessness, gun violence, violence, poverty, prison, substance use, mental health, drugs, bail, toronto, criminaljustice, jail, trauma-informed yes full 4 1 06547825-ec3b-40ca-bec8-60aa08e044a8 What is Jail Really Like? - "Nate" Content Note: graphic depictions of prison violence and discussion of incarceration, substance use, homelessness, poverty, racism, and mental health distress. Click here for mental health support resources. 

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Credits:

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"Midnight" by Lexin Music

"Caves of Dawn" by GuilhermeBernardes

CBC News, "Solitary confinement still overused in Canada’s prisons: report"

"Ten Dollar Toy Guitar" (Top Hat Remix) by Ben Blohowiak

Global National, "Lack of help for mentally ill inmates in Canada"

"Tense Detective Looped Drone" by Dad's Music

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

"Precarity" by Airtone

"Top Secret Files" by Musicalman

"The Holy Family Escapes into Egypt" by Gurdonark

"Conspiracy" by Mark Fabian

"The Clermont" by Flash Fluharty

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 07:15:00 +0000 perrin@law.ubc.ca (Benjamin Perrin) https://indictment.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e3-vE847_dl Content Note: graphic depictions of prison violence and discussion of incarceration, substance use, homelessness, poverty, racism, and mental health distress. Click here for mental health support resources. 

Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023) 

Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events 

We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia 

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Credits:

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"Midnight" by Lexin Music

"Caves of Dawn" by GuilhermeBernardes

CBC News, "Solitary confinement still overused in Canada’s prisons: report"

"Ten Dollar Toy Guitar" (Top Hat Remix) by Ben Blohowiak

Global National, "Lack of help for mentally ill inmates in Canada"

"Tense Detective Looped Drone" by Dad's Music

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

"Precarity" by Airtone

"Top Secret Files" by Musicalman

"The Holy Family Escapes into Egypt" by Gurdonark

"Conspiracy" by Mark Fabian

"The Clermont" by Flash Fluharty

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> What is Jail Really Like? - "Nate" Benjamin Perrin 00:32:40 An unparalleled and raw account of life behind bars. “Nate” is left traumatized, homeless, and alone. We hear in vivid detail how prison violence and being confined makes mental health and substance use challenges worse. And how incarceration doesn’t actually reduce crime but increases reoffending. An unparalleled and raw account of life behind bars. “Nate” is left traumatized, homeless, and alone. We hear in vivid detail how prison violence and being confined makes mental health and substance use challenges worse. And how incarceration doesn’t actually reduce crime but increases reoffending. homelessness, violence, prison, substance use, mental health, criminaljustice, trauma-informed yes full 3 1 46a74661-c5e8-48ca-a5e8-c5ca18cff206 From Residential School Survivor to Criminal Lawyer - Myrna McCallum Content Note: discussion of physical and sexual abuse against children; suicide; incarceration; impaired driving death; racism and colonial violence against Indigenous people. Click here for mental health support resources. 

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Credits:

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"Spirit Landscape"  by Lexin Music

APTN News, "Indigenous women make up nearly 50% of prison population: Report"

"Behind the Mask" by Mark Fabian

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

CBC Saskatchewan, "Terror Squad 101: A look inside the Saskatchewan Gang"

"Sweet Dreams"  by Lexin Music

"Sad Moment" by SoulProdMusic

"Acoustic Motivation" by Coma-Media

"A Slow Morning" by Vesper Tapes

"Reflected Light" by SergePavkinMusic

CBC News - The National, "Indigenous Canadians and people of colour still underrepresented among new judges"

"Finding Evidence" by Mark Fabian

"Newborn Earth" by INPLUSMUSIC

"Eco Technology" by Lexin Music

"The Clermont" by Flash Fluharty

"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 07:10:00 +0000 perrin@law.ubc.ca (Benjamin Perrin) https://indictment.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e2-gV34GTtQ Content Note: discussion of physical and sexual abuse against children; suicide; incarceration; impaired driving death; racism and colonial violence against Indigenous people. Click here for mental health support resources. 

Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023) 

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Credits:

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"Spirit Landscape"  by Lexin Music

APTN News, "Indigenous women make up nearly 50% of prison population: Report"

"Behind the Mask" by Mark Fabian

"Racing Forward" by Grayson DeSmet

CBC Saskatchewan, "Terror Squad 101: A look inside the Saskatchewan Gang"

"Sweet Dreams"  by Lexin Music

"Sad Moment" by SoulProdMusic

"Acoustic Motivation" by Coma-Media

"A Slow Morning" by Vesper Tapes

"Reflected Light" by SergePavkinMusic

CBC News - The National, "Indigenous Canadians and people of colour still underrepresented among new judges"

"Finding Evidence" by Mark Fabian

"Newborn Earth" by INPLUSMUSIC

"Eco Technology" by Lexin Music

"The Clermont" by Flash Fluharty

"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> From Residential School Survivor to Criminal Lawyer - Myrna McCallum Benjamin Perrin 00:40:57 What happens when a criminal lawyer throws out the old playbook and instead follows a trauma-informed approach? Métis-Cree lawyer Myrna McCallum shares how it all changed the moment she understood that trauma impacted everything: from supporting child survivors of sexual abuse, to advocating for Indigenous justice, to persuading lawyers and judges to do things differently. What happens when a criminal lawyer throws out the old playbook and instead follows a trauma-informed approach? Métis-Cree lawyer Myrna McCallum shares how it all changed the moment she understood that trauma impacted everything: from supporting child survivors of sexual abuse, to advocating for Indigenous justice, to persuading lawyers and judges to do things differently. survivor, violence, policing, prison, canada, mmiwg, courts, indigenous, criminaljustice, trauma-informed, crime yes full 2 1 f86d3c6b-fbfc-4d5a-aa9b-d75f2ba3d6c4 An Indigenous Woman's Struggle to Survive - "Jessica" Content Note: Graphic depictions of physical and sexual violence against an Indigenous woman and her children, violence-induced miscarriage; mental health challenges; suicide; homicidal ideation; child pornography; failure of police, medical, social services to provide support; racism and colonial violence against Indigenous people, including MMIWG2S. Click here for mental health support resources.

Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023) 

Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events 

We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia 

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Credits:

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"Finding Evidence" by Mark Fabian

"Midnight" by Lexin Music

APTN News, "Stats Can says two-thirds of Indigenous women experience violence or sexual assault"

"Sad Violin" by Music for Videos

"Dramatic Atmosphere with Piano and Violin" by Universfield

"A Slow Morning" by Vesper Tapes

CBC News - The National, "Inquiry into MMIWG issues final report, sweeping calls for change"

"Top Secret Files" by Musicalman

"Tense Sad Piano" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

"Tense Detective Looped Drone" by Daddy's Music

CBC News - The National, "Government’s inaction on MMIWG report criticized"

"Machines Control" by Francesco D'Andrea

CBC News, "How Canada is dealing with court delays"

"Newborn Earth" by INPLUSMUSIC

"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 07:05:00 +0000 perrin@law.ubc.ca (Benjamin Perrin) https://indictment.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e1-TxN92XRh Content Note: Graphic depictions of physical and sexual violence against an Indigenous woman and her children, violence-induced miscarriage; mental health challenges; suicide; homicidal ideation; child pornography; failure of police, medical, social services to provide support; racism and colonial violence against Indigenous people, including MMIWG2S. Click here for mental health support resources.

Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023) 

Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events 

We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia 

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Credits:

"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)

"Finding Evidence" by Mark Fabian

"Midnight" by Lexin Music

APTN News, "Stats Can says two-thirds of Indigenous women experience violence or sexual assault"

"Sad Violin" by Music for Videos

"Dramatic Atmosphere with Piano and Violin" by Universfield

"A Slow Morning" by Vesper Tapes

CBC News - The National, "Inquiry into MMIWG issues final report, sweeping calls for change"

"Top Secret Files" by Musicalman

"Tense Sad Piano" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

"Tense Detective Looped Drone" by Daddy's Music

CBC News - The National, "Government’s inaction on MMIWG report criticized"

"Machines Control" by Francesco D'Andrea

CBC News, "How Canada is dealing with court delays"

"Newborn Earth" by INPLUSMUSIC

"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa

"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

]]> An Indigenous Woman's Struggle to Survive - "Jessica" Benjamin Perrin 00:40:41 What happens when an Indigenous woman trapped in an abusive and exploitative relationship goes to authorities for help? “Jessica” shares her harrowing and relentless struggle to escape, and all the ways the system failed to protect her and her children. Yet through it all, she survived. She’s an overcomer. What happens when an Indigenous woman trapped in an abusive and exploitative relationship goes to authorities for help? “Jessica” shares her harrowing and relentless struggle to escape, and all the ways the system failed to protect her and her children. Yet through it all, she survived. She’s an overcomer. survivor, violence, policing, canada, mmiwg, courts, indigenous, criminaljustice, crime yes full 1 1 a726b244-3f71-4feb-b838-bb65d15f2e2f Trailer Subscribe now to listen to the Indictment podcast, launching September 12, 2023. 

Pre-order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial by Benjamin Perrin, coming October 3, 2023, published by Aevo UTP. 

Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events

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We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia 

Trailer music credit: "Connect the Dots" by Cosmo Lawson (Premium Beat)

]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 03:00:00 +0000 perrin@law.ubc.ca (Benjamin Perrin) https://indictment.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-g8wjlT3f Subscribe now to listen to the Indictment podcast, launching September 12, 2023. 

Pre-order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial by Benjamin Perrin, coming October 3, 2023, published by Aevo UTP. 

Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events

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We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia 

Trailer music credit: "Connect the Dots" by Cosmo Lawson (Premium Beat)

]]> Trailer Benjamin Perrin 00:02:14 What can people who were incarcerated, and survivors of violent crime teach us about improving the justice system? Everything. Go behind-the-scenes of Benjamin Perrin’s upcoming book "Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial" to hear their raw and gritty accounts, and from others on the frontlines. What can people who were incarcerated, and survivors of violent crime teach us about improving the justice system? Everything. Go behind-the-scenes of Benjamin Perrin’s upcoming book "Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial" to hear their raw and gritty accounts, and from others on the frontlines. true crime, real crime, victim, survivor, criminal justice, prison, substance use, mental health, canada, police, trauma, law, addiction no trailer 1