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End of an Era, the closing of the Prison for Women in Kingston

The Prison for Women in Kingston has played a unique role in the history of our country's correctional services. Its history has reflected the evolution of correctional policies in Canada. Its closing marks the end of one era and the beginning of another in which the establishment of regional institutions entails a more humane, fair, safe and effective approach to the management of correctional services for women.