Is incarceration the best way to tackle crime? Mornings with Simi
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Canadians are concerned about crime, but increasing incarceration may not be the most effective solution. A study by the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities suggests that a significant reduction in violent crime is possible within the next five years by adopting a "smart on crime" approach instead of being "tough on crime."
Guest: Dr. Irvin Waller, Professor Emeritus of Criminology at the University of Ottawa and Author of “Science and Secrets of Ending Violent Crime”
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Canadians are concerned about crime, but increasing incarceration may not be the most effective solution. A study by the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities suggests that a significant reduction in violent crime is possible within the next five years by adopting a "smart on crime" approach instead of being "tough on crime."
Guest: Dr. Irvin Waller, Professor Emeritus of Criminology at the University of Ottawa and Author of “Science and Secrets of Ending Violent Crime”
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