Our featured speaker is Mr. Gauther, a retired criminology professor who also did time in one of the federal prisons he talks about. So, we have a unique perspective as he takes us on a history lesson of Canadian prisons from the twenties through the penal reform era of the forties and sixties. Robert discusses former prisoner rights groups based inside and outside prisons and how some of the well-known activists, like the late, great Claire Culhane were instrumental in public awareness and penal reform. Robert also admits that it was Culhane who was the reason for his metamorphosis to prisoner rights activist and fundraiser. Mr. Gauther gives an articulate, thought-provoking insight at a pivotal time in prison life and change. Worth listening to again and again. So throw on the headphones and enjoy.
