Locked Up with Dignity? Canada's Federal Prison for Women (Crime Documentary) | Real Stories

Locked Up with Dignity? Canada's Federal Prison for Women (Crime Documentary) | Real Stories
Locked Up with Dignity? Canada's Federal Prison for Women (Crime Documentary) | Real Stories
This documentary takes us inside the walls of Grand Valley Institution-one of five federal prisons for women in Canada. Here, most residents live in small shared houses, in an environment that is supposed to be female-friendly. The film features three unforgettable women over age 50 doing time in a system that can seem designed to frustrate and baffle. Vietnamese Kim struggles with translation and awaits a parole board hearing that seems to never come, while Pearl relies on her faith in God to stay positive throughout the hard reality of prison life. Finally, T.A.'s larger-than-life outlook serves her well, whether she's fighting for greater access and rights for prisoners or composing and performing her own country-tinged musical compositions. While the film doesn't idealize these flawed characters, it also advances the notion that those who have committed crimes deserve to be treated with dignity.
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[@sherrybella6466]

….we are all 1 decision away…from a different life….choose wisely…..

[@ashleelarsen5002]

Yes. One hundred percent.

[@beaiufordjacksonjr.1104]

😭😭😭

[@Cricket28000]

Love it,, well said correction.. WHAT ABOUT THOSE OF US THAT DON'T CHOOSE THE WRONG DECISION?? WHY DON'T WE GET rewarded with * health care, * free food * free Rent * vacation with our families * counseling WHY DON'T YOU FREAKING REWARD THOSE WHO WORK 2 JOBS 7 DAYS A WEEK.. WITH MY TAX PAYERS MONEY ,,ON ME. I want a vacation, food, a free home,, you still feel the same ???? WHY THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO BREAK THE LAW..ANSWER ME THAT ???

[@jemima216]

@@Cricket28000 😴 f bore. Have you got a Go Fund Me up yet? I'll donate the tax you think you shouldn't pay.😁

[@debbiewhite9711]

You are so right. Just a lapse of judgement for a quick minute is all it takes.

[@stacitowery4461]

Wait, the facility didn’t notify the proper authorities that Pearl’s charges were dropped and Pearl was penalized for that???

[@bobbykibe8693]

Seems like no matter what human beings are given we are never satisfied. As a prisoner in China, we worked twelve hours a day in salt mines and lunch, breakfast, and supper was always the same: a bowl of ramen noodles.

[@vickicarnes6860]

Were you born in China? I'd love to hear your story please?? Bless you I couldn't imagine.

[@strnglhld]

Why were you in China? When was this?

[@catherinelamprakes7516]

The lady that continues to complain about smoking and just about everything is forgetting she’s in PRISON! Not at the Hilton! She ought to count her blessings that she has the freedom to go and do and live the way she can being in prison.

[@viper1x2]

Exactly so entitled for a criminal

[@kiyahkali]

Yeah she was annoying and entitled Af! They seemed to pacify her a lot! As a guard She would get a whole lot of shut up 🤫 do your time and leave from me!

[@AliValentine143]

That guard that told her that her she's bitching and pushing buttons haha She's right! I believe prisoners deserve civil rights, human rights and dignity but that lady had a damn apartment with her own refrigerator, bathroom, kitchen and even knives so she can shut her yap about her view and everything else.

[@gennyzelis2303]

Exactly. In America you sure do not have the freedom to come and go as you please. Prison means you stay in prison until you are released. And you sure do not have these private nice accommodations lime on this show in Canada. Of course they said it is federal prison so that is more comfortable...even federal prison in US is better than state prisons. But still not as comfortable as on here.

[@jadaestes5876]

Canadian inmates have tons of privileges that Americans only dream about.

[@denaemejia4751]

Hard work goes far everywhere in life including behind bars --- blondie complaining about barbed wire in a minimum security institution lives better than many low-income Americans... some people are chronic troublemakers and complainers no matter what.

[@truthfulfree]

like you, for example

[@denaemejia4751]

@@truthfulfree please read the other comments as well to get more context. Thank you in advance.

[@stefanikairan5738]

⁰⁰⁰

[@airbornetortilla9489]

@@truthfulfree You don't do a lot of thinking, do you?

[@seaturtlepoppy7679]

Seriously!! I would feel so comfortable and safe in an apartment like that (in this area anyway) and I just wanted to slap her. She’d last less than three nights before she got some locks in socks.

[@TXpunkin]

These women wouldn't last one day in a United States Prison ..no way!!! They don't realize how good they have it !!

[@sabrinawhiting5167]

Ya but do American prison allow men into womens institution? Cause they do in Canada and it’s dangerous and wrong! Men are allowed to identify as trans to be moved into womens prisons many who are convicted for violent crimes against women.

[@staciarenee2982]

I believe it depends on the state, taxpayers have to pay for trans people's transition meds though. Men can work in a woman's prison here.

[@Froggie757froggiefroggiefroggi]

The way the USA treat people in their prisons is disgusting!

[@sabrinawhiting5167]

@slartibartfast really??? No women wants to be brutalized and assaulted while in prison and not every person who’s in prison is a terrible person. You must have a lot of hate on your heart to think anyone deserves to go through that

[@sabrinawhiting5167]

@slartibartfast no not at all but it doesn’t happen the opposite way in the institutions.

[@ericmoney9734]

That chick feels so entitled smh. It's annoying. Like how are you complaining about seeing a barbed wire fence outside of your nice prison room? Smoking bothers you so much, don't go to prison where you can't get away from smoking. 🙄🙄

[@spunkysparks1779]

Shes a Total karen

[@ericmoney9734]

@@spunkysparks1779 Seriously! Lol. It's not a reward for breaking the law. She apparently didn't get the message she was in prison.

[@gapechinursesmith5803]

Bring her to Fulton County Jail, Atlanta Georgia...where I work as a Nurse........she would NEVER talk to the Officers that way!!!!!!!!!

[@vickicarnes6860]

She'd get away from smoking in American prison because if you get caught you get a ticket and go to the hole.

[@vickicarnes6860]

@@gapechinursesmith5803 I understand Georgia has the worst prison in the us. CRC in Ohio where I am in the 2nd, a lot of gang bangers and murders in that place. Men's prison is evil!!

[@crystalasher3529]

Got to about 16 mins in and completely disgusted on how entitled these women are. You're in prison you don't have many rights! Hard to feel empathy for criminals that act like they should be treated like royalty.🤦

[@theroxygirl731]

Why should she be any different than the majority of Canadian liberals? Every single one feels their rights, their feelings, their comfort, their wants are more important than the rest of society. Everyone else should change to accommodate their wishes.

[@cynthiadavid5282]

Women that ciomit the crimes should do their time

[@theultimaterental]

Same, dropped out at 15:43. couldn't stand Karen asking to speak to a supervisor

[@illmagical]

@@theroxygirl731 Uh you just described Conservatism. Cons care more about their front lawns than their communities. Cons would rather build another prison and hire more cops than actually fix the problem. Calling themselves "progressives" is the biggest joke I've ever heard. Trudeau may have done nothing for justice reform. Harper actually did damage. Whenever I talk to a Con about the justice system I get their thoughts and feelings. Not stats and facts.

[@Luckyduck82180]

They think this is bad they should try the American prison system

[@stacitowery3475]

This looks very nice.

[@cramperella]

0 difference.

[@sarahm.1632]

#nailedit 🤣

[@The25Sister]

Madagascar prison..

[@MichaelOBrien71]

@Abi Brown yea that’s brutal

[@colinschafer5453]

If this lady is complaining this much and saying things like she’s gonna make some calls to complain about the barbed wire in prison…imagine what she’s like on the outside. Good grief.

[@meganwiley1990]

That was absolute first thought about her. Like how are you in the outside....she, to me, is definitely a Karen....

[@luvtohear]

That's probably why she's there. She said she was worried about her family getting through the guards for drugs coming in to see her????

[@catyburnam2915]

A jailed Karen for real.

[@sweetartbloemfontein5332]

I was thinking.... I would rather be in a men's prison than listen to THAT all day, every day!!!!

[@HomemakerDaze]

Shes clearly mentally ill though.

[@DEEBEE-ey2xv]

Flipping heck, is this a real prison? When it's my time to become a pensioner where there's nothing left for me to live on I could always travel to Canada and own up to a crime I didn't commit so I could stay in this prison.

[@danajohnson4757]

Right!?! And spend your time complaining how horribly you are treated!!!

[@AirFire18]

If you commit a crime in another country, I’ve noticed we send back those criminals to those countries to pay for their crimes…. So it won’t work lol

[@lisalavigne8146]

@ Dee Bee I live in Canada u ever come hit me up lol my aunt lives near this prison it's crazy how these inmates live lol

[@velasericousland2443]

Most of the people are non violent criminals, why wouldn't you want to try restorative and supportive (like Sweden does) over punitive for minor crimes? Why wouldn't you want to have a better pension, better social equity and better support programs for everyone rather than letting people slip through cracks in the first place? There is a big reason as to why the US has the largest prison population on the planet and the highest recidivism rates, locking people up for 30 years for substance abuse, or 5 years for voting because private prisons make a kick back is barbaric.

[@phallonsoprano6455]

@Cat Lady ….. Bernardo doesn’t live like this but Karla Homolka sure did🙄

[@JaneDoe-rj4jn]

Omg I literally live a 10 minute walk from this place. You would never know from the outside it’s a women’s prison. It’s tucked away right within a subdivision.

[@starrchild1080]

How tf is this a prison. None of these women would last a day in HMP corntonvale, locked up 23 hours a day three days a week and cold tasteless food served in child sized portions

[@counteverest4454]

@@starrchild1080 visited someone in their once and lived near it.. shithole of the highest order

[@iti7201]

I can not believe how nice these woman's prison is. It's like having a small apartment where you just need to ask for extra things you're like like flowers and such. I bet a lot of our homeless would line up to go to jail here

[@jenny4realz716]

I now I’m in shock

[@stevensgirl85]

I actually feel sorry for Kim. Most people with English as a second lange make excuses but She hasn't used her lack of understanding as an excuse. I am allergic to smoke too but come on its prison not a Hilton hotel .

[@iti7201]

@@jenny4realz716 right

[@jackiemarini3203]

I'm in shock and yes they would . That's not prison and they are complaining.

[@stevensgirl85]

@@jackiemarini3203 Some people feel entitled than others.. Those are the ones who really won't survive .

[@Riiza311]

Is this really a federal prison for women or Airbnb's with razor wired fences?!

[@abenakwaewaah3793]

Everyone has a story,which is written by people around us and ourselves. As I watch these episodes I try to learn from their actions cause one can never be too careful. God help us all

[@frankboff1260]

Very true.

[@melissalauren679]

Thank you Abena. You saved me from responding to every comment, as if I know all. I have been incarcerated numerous times & now work closely with the courts(U.S) finding alternatives to incarceration for addicts. You reminded me that everyone speaks their truth, their experiences & who am i to say what is good/bad/neutral.

[@Anna-gj1ts]

Some people have more self control. Some people have had abuse in past. Some just are not good people. Everyone's one step away from being the same by making a bad choice. That's what I realized from watching prision shows. When you make a mistake it's hard to live with consequences. But take responsibility for actions don't blame others.

[@adrianaevseev7655]

Amen God bless all 🙏

[@shellyslioneyes]

@@melissalauren679 Well maybe this is THEIR bottom, true. Some of us can't understand as some of us have gone through so much more suffering.

[@RS5DAN]

God all these woman really think they are privileged or deserve anything. Thats the nicest prison Ive I’ve ever seen. UNREAL

[@sarahbond924]

Agreed get locked up in the U.S. and you are not getting anything

[@siobhannolan3815]

other first world countries prisons are better than ours even if it's only by slightly more but nonetheless still better

[@sofiedouglas757]

What is the point of severing the chance of rehabilitation especially with low level offenders . I think this is a good way forward !

[@susanwaldron6831]

@@sofiedouglas757 I'd hardly call murdering someone with your bare hands a low level offence.

[@sofiedouglas757]

@@susanwaldron6831 Really!! I was not concentrating obviously..

[@Courthadork]

I work full time and can't even afford a place as nice as what those women get to live in.

[@thecultofjohnnydelr.soulsw7010]

Studio flats in London are mediocre, and what about the 24/7 security.

[@thecultofjohnnydelr.soulsw7010]

@@Justice43211 These women have not really murdered etcetera though.

[@Mrthrope]

You can’t afford a 12x12 bachelor? You should get a new job or new location

[@anni610]

Why did they spend so much time with prisoner TA? She was full of self pity & only person who appears to be important in her world is her! Pearl who had court case cancelled, after being accused of trying to escape, told TA who went off on another irrelevant rant!!! Instead of simply saying, that’s brilliant, which most human beings would do! Living conditions for prison are incredible, do they have a lower number re-offending?

[@drsylvietourigny5428]

Yes, Canada has a significantly lower recidivism rate than the U.S. In fact, this is true of most first world nations. If you read most of the comments, you can see how much resentment U.S. viewers display towards Canadian detainees, because Canada refuses to adopt the "kennel" model of incarceration so popular in the U.S. Because the environment is humane, Kim's relationship with Corinna is gradually easing despite the difficulties introduced by the parole board. T.A. is simply asking that her medically-validated allergy to smoke be honoured; she does get hot under the collar, but a detention officer brings things under control. I am Canadian Australian and worked in the U.S. criminal justice system for several years. This doco may antagonise some viewers who believe in the "lock them under the jail" school of thought, but i would suggest thinking about the emphasis on rights. Canada is doing a humane job!

[@anni610]

@@drsylvietourigny5428 as a U.K. resident I wasn’t comparing the type of prison or sentence compared to US but simply as an example for the whole world. Felt by concentrating on 1 prisoner so much & showing some of reactions spoilt the documentary as it seemed as if it was more about her & not all inmates.

[@MisguidedMeMissguided]

@@drsylvietourigny5428 It may be humane but these women are suffering from a sense of entitlement, which will have them reoffending as soon as they are released no one on the street is going to cater to them?

[@jasminflower3814]

I am happy for Pearl that she got a job. She seems like a nice lady. All the best to her future.

[@vavavoom6816]

Yeah, she was the only sincere one. All othersliers and criminals.

[@BillieClose]

They need to clarify why these women are in prison, first of all. 1) The way Kim's parole hearing keeps getting delayed is outrageous, very sad. 2) The woman who killed her friend needs to accept responsibility for what she did & stop seeing herself as a victim. She also needs anger management I believe; she has a lot of rage, which justified or not causes her to be dysfunctional.

[@betsymartin4709]

Kim i think is dangerous .I bet she re offended.

[@ickiedeer-lamb7282]

These women have it better than those of us living in Canadian nursing homes .💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@melissareece8656]

Everyone is commenting in how kushy the conditions of this prison are, and I totally agree but maybe the idea is to not release them back out into society worse than they came in. The US spends 3 times the amount of $$ running its Prison Industrial Complex compared to Canada and we have the highest rate of re-offender recedevism. Now....that whole Karla Homolka deal..well that was complete BS. That monster should have never seen freedom for the rest of her life!

[@JorgePetraglia2009]

Melissa Reece ; You have not idea how much I agree with you, specially about Karla. Greetings from Toronto.

[@melissareece8656]

@@JorgePetraglia2009 Greetings from California...My Brother-in-Law is a Toronto native 😊

[@ghost179-f2v]

But also if it's so cushy you won't be scared to go back again

[@ghost179-f2v]

Don't get me wrong in a min security I don't think they should be in sag in bars ..I'm conflicted Cause at the end of the day..even if they get the best of the best on the inside there still not FREE on the out

[@dijostero]

I very much wanted to feel sorry for these women but the only one I feel sorry for is Kim. T.A. is hopelessly hostile and manipulative. She cleaned the room and said "ready for the next victim", no--ready for the next convict! They live in a prison state because they committed a crime! They took something or someone from society. WE, the taxpayers are paying for them to live in a dignified "condominium style" home with food service included. The least I would expect is remorse and a genuine change in behaviour, instead some become entitled and disrespectful.

[@Antinyourpant]

Right? She bare handed murdered somebody and is living better than 90% of my city.

[@sngray11]

It’s mind-boggling how they feel like the world owes them everything on a silver platter instead of being grateful to have one of the poshest prison accommodations in the entire world! smh.

[@philipjones3793]

Damn Right...

[@vickicarnes6860]

If you are from America you would know that many nonviolent offenders are housed w murders and rapist and never come out as the same person as they went in. Our prisons house ppl like cattle.

[@shawntanac3172]

Well said 👌🏻

[@omennemo8844]

I think the Vietnamese woman is smarter than she presents herself.

[@warriorl8207]

She has no problem understanding english

[@drsylvietourigny5428]

How fluent is your Vietnamese?

[@realtalk411]

@@drsylvietourigny5428 She dealt Crack Cocaine!

[@JudgementalOwl]

100% agree!

[@lisbetsoda4874]

There is no sense of accountability with these women. They are all "victims". And the language...to the TV people is atrocious. Such a sense of entitlement. Sickening!

[@ScorchedEarth-cd5cl]

Absolutely

[@sarahm.1632]

I was noticing this as well. All adults fully capable of taking responsibility, yet they wouldn’t. 😮

[@martinithechobit]

women? held accountable?. Those two words do not mix together. Not this day and age of modern feminism.

[@sarahm.1632]

@@martinithechobit idk about the women you know, but myself and my two daughters that I raised into pretty decent humans, only know to take responsibility for our own actions. I’m not claiming I’m perfect by any means. I just try to learn from my mistakes in order to be a better me. God knows I’m full of mistakes too. Lol 😂

[@Antinyourpant]

She tried to be calm for the cameras but just couldn't. Her emotions Escalated so fast. This unstableness is how you murder bare handed. Smh. She got 20 years in an open range condo for murder and still bitching

[@yukiefromoz2573]

Looks like pretty good conditions to me, better than the homeless! I feel this doco kinda played down the reasons why these women were here in the first place. Some we only have their own account of what happened and ofcourse they are going to make it sound like they were the victim. We hear more about the troubles they've been causing inside rather than the whole story of why they got incarcerated.

[@LilStoops]

I feel this doco kinda played down the reasons - yes it did

[@Cat-ej6ji]

I think the homeless should come before the incarcerated any day. This place looks better than the hovel I live in

[@seaturtlepoppy7679]

Thank you for saving my time. These women were irritating me and I wasn’t sure this was worth watching to the end. I can’t finish this.

[@rabidrabbitshuggers]

I want to go to a Canadian Women's prison to unwind.

[@Indiartworks]

Right? It's nicer there than a lot of people can afford to live in in the US!

[@mamacitaslove]

T.A’s real name is clearly Karen. What a difficult woman. Imagine being locked up with her! Ugh

[@bernadettewilliams7697]

And u can't get away from her,there is always 1

[@tracymcdonald8440]

What about being locked up with a Shawanda? How difficult it must be yo have to listen to that big mouth every day.

[@shellyslioneyes]

That's what I thought. Do Canadians have "Karens" or is that just an American thing.

[@NadiaJ194]

@@shellyslioneyesI live in Canada and there’s tons here lmao

[@sngray11]

They have a prison like this for men in Europe… it’s Norway if I am remembering correctly. I watched a doc on it ages ago.

[@zulmabontiffe487]

I saw that video.. and yes their accommodations are 5 *.

[@mariaparker7545]

They should put the blonde moaner in a normal prison, locked up for 23 hours with a smoker, you try to treat people with some form of dignity and they bite your hand off! What does she want a 5 star hotel! Disgraceful!

[@cocobutterchin6768]

They should send the blonde to African Jail For 1 Year. She Will Appreciate Her Country

[@joeythumbs1]

Someone should have checked her in, she deserves it

[@shellyslioneyes]

That is a 5 star motel.

[@Asdfgqedfglo]

Omg. These women have it so good. Yet still complaining. Come do time in the US.

[@rishaa682]

The US is not something to emulate

[@Asdfgqedfglo]

@@rishaa682 that’s makes no sense lol

[@squishiehunter693]

The US treats it citizens, especially its prisoners horribly. Nothing to brag about.

[@Asdfgqedfglo]

@@squishiehunter693 🤔 no one is bragging about it…

[@poetry.in.motion...]

The elitist attitude and no accountability status is FRIGGIN ' unbelievable!!...💯💯

[@thecultofjohnnydelr.soulsw7010]

Like queens and princesses

[@roxannemoser]

If we had these in the US, the conservatives would lose their minds.

[@MichaelOBrien71]

As they should. I don’t feel sorry for criminals. They made bad choices

[@Bettinasisrg]

Yeah because they lose money! With the gap between rich and poor widening we will see a lot more crime. Low pay, working 3-4 jobs and no vacation or time with family makes people crazy. The rich are the worst criminals around and they still point the finger!

[@carrieanncancino5118]

It's like they are at a holiday inn instead of a prison. That blonde lady complaining all the time maybe she shouldn't break the law she wouldn't be in prison. To hey need to have stiffer penalties and longer sentences. Or they will be back for a rent free apartment.

[@zulmabontiffe487]

It's never rent free... you and I are paying for their luxurious apartment.

[@squishiehunter693]

Drop out of society. Live off the grid.

[@dasRippchen]

They have more freedoms than people in Australian quarantine camp.

[@wombatlittle1]

I'm in Australia and I have a whole lot of freedom.

[@conorcorrigan765]

@@wombatlittle1 I'm in China and we are most super-happy free country ever.

[@rgf6067]

T.A. is serving life for killing her friend and she has the gall to complain about the razor wire surrounding the prison. She should be in a maximum-security prison doing her time instead of in this minimum-security where she blames everyone but herself for her predicament. Her sense of entitlement is absolutely shocking.

[@taniaaustin6433]

@@rgf6067 The more you give to help people and make things better for them the more they want.

[@crimsonmckenzie98]

1:09:16 "when you think of doing bad things, think about this place..." Pfffft!!! THAT PLACE is a Dream compared to Anything!!! Smfh 🙄

[@tieiatalks]

The entitlement displayed by a couple of these women is insane. You’re in prison, not Club Med. .

[@goffredoify]

With those high standards of living some are still complaining... You could place them on a cruise ship and some would still complain. I guess they've forgotten why they are there. Perhaps there is where they should focus a bit more.

[@coffeecrimegal5968]

“Why should I be subjected to their bad decisions?” Lady you’re in prison! You don’t get there by making good decisions! Wow! This lady… 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@BewareTheSockMonster]

The blonde lady comes across as quite the spoiled brat considering she's doing time for breaking the law, but I do sympathize with her regarding the smokers she has to live with. I live in a nursing home and it's supposed to be a non-smoking facility, but until recently they were sill admitting smokers. They would gather right outside my window to smoke, so that even with the window closed it still seeped in and gave me asthma attacks. There was a designated smoking area, but nobody did anything to enforce it so the smokers jut got comfortable doing whatever they wanted. Finally they stopped admitting smokers to the facility, period. Now if you're looking to move in they make you quite smoking first, so as the old smokers who already lived here pass away or move on, it becomes less and less of a problem. But it was still really maddening for the first few years, not even being able to breathe in my own room after I was told specifically I would be moving into a non-smoking facility.

[@strnglhld]

That’s annoying. A compromise would be to have them wear the nicotine patch or chew the nicotine gum, at least it doesn’t go through the air!

[@crystalynnbearr]

She murdered her friend. She deserves much worse than she’s been given

[@taraw2951]

I'm 30 minutes into this and already screaming at the TV. Do none of these women accept their blame for being there?! Mores to the point, how dare any one of them complain about the life they have in there....they should be so lucky. Perhaps they could try their luck in some of the US women's prisons 😆 Also the lady complaining about the smokers reminds me of Aileen Wornos in the way that is just chatting about stuff and then flips and goes on a vile obscene angry rant.

[@LizDaWiz]

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[@taraw2951]

@@LizDaWiz er what?

[@taraw2951]

@@Hhaha888 in the UK it's the same. Nobody said they shouldn't have rights....these women are acting entitled to things that they have automatically lost their rights to based upon their crimes.

[@laurajames723]

That's a jail? Seriously? I live in Canada, and I didn't know we had jails like this. It reminds me of one I saw in a documentary about Norway, but that one was for men.

[@jadedelarge8929]

Neither did I. Now I know what to do when my savings run out and I can't afford to pay my rent anymore with my senior pension.

[@theroxygirl731]

So prison staff is coaching the inmate (Kim) how to manipulate (tell the board what they want to hear) the system to get out. This is ridiculous! She isn't rehabilitated!!! This is crazy!

[@shellyann8543]

That blond lady should not be released. She is dangerous!!!

[@gordonpark5549]

My sister Veronica Park was incarcerated in out of province prison and she passed away suddenly just after transported to hospital in Truro ,Nova Scotia! Sis was doing her time for her crime and it tore our loving family apart as we couldn’t go visit her for few years once she was inside! My family is from Newfoundland therefore it was a phone call a day for us from Veronica! Nerve wrecking for sis and myself as will as all our compassion loving family! Seeing this program is difficult for me but I do appreciate it! Prison is no place for our precious ladies xo and sad as it gets well wishes to all thx 🙏🏻

[@gordonpark5549]

My sister Veronica Ann Park passed away in 2015 on April 24. Close enough to admit we lost our precious Veronica through her lengthy sentence inside! The prison authorities didn’t request medical assistance until sis was unconscious from septis she acquired from that prison in Truro Nova Scotia! Hearts broken and trying to mend but knowing how and where she lived her final hours it’s almost impossible to heal

[@yayakelley7771]

Omg! The woman with a “allergy to smoke” really pissed me off! How is she still there?! I’m in the US where prison is f-ing prison not a college dorm! I live in a town where we have a horrible homeless issue. I know so many people who would kill for those accommodations. Give her a month in a U.S. prison and maybe that b will appreciate where she is. Because with all her talk about rights here if you break the law and end up in prison for life you lose ALL your rights!!

[@denaemejia4751]

It's reasons like this -- as a female I get along with men much more than women. Many of these women complain about anything and everything.

[@bradmw9029]

fun fact about homelessness in canada and the us us: overpopulated canada: underpopulated and sorry we dont treat people like literal animals

[@yayakelley7771]

@@bradmw9029 And that’s why I love our neighbors to the north. Being from Michigan I have visited Canada several times since I was young. What I love about Canada is they way your government will utilize progressive policy for the betterment of the citizens. There’s so much we could learn from you but unfortunately we are too far gone imo. When our lawmakers are all millionaires I doubt the rich will ever pay their taxes. And with the increasingly dwindling middle class the money for what little social programs we have will dry up. This is why I consider myself a independent.

[@therealkassith7037]

@@denaemejia4751 ah, toxic feminity, love it

[@PranksToYou]

@@bradmw9029 we still have homeless people.

[@serialshagster6651]

That Karen, T.A. is terrible woman...I hope they keep her there!

[@needmoreramsay]

How to get beat up in prison: complain about cigarette smoking.

[@20alphabet]

How to get beat up in prison: talk about beating someone up.

[@astridmoon1776]

They aren't allowed to smoke in traditional prison buildings and they shouldn't be allowed to smoke in these ones either.

[@needmoreramsay]

@@20alphabet good thing I'M not in prison eh !?

[@needmoreramsay]

@@astridmoon1776 and they shouldn't eat meat or wear leather garments !!;

[@20alphabet]

@@needmoreramsay 👈🏼🤡

[@Isthislife2135]

It's prison its not supposed to be enjoyable. Its literally punishment.

[@thecultofjohnnydelr.soulsw7010]

A holiday camp.

[@hollydowns2279]

I would love to live there in my older age ! What an awesome place

[@jimmyjabs9207]

Fish tanks plants trees grass looks more like a condo thats fenced in

[@Granny-2-Three]

"ashamed of myself?" Seriously? I'm not the one in prison lady! There is a reason your there and you should seriously appreciate how good you've got it.

[@tngirl79799]

These women would die if they were in actual jail! Omg I thought prison was supposed to be a punishment?

[@SausageSideways]

Would you like to be locked away from everyone you love for some petty crime?

[@sarahjane666]

The bucket (jail) is different from prison. The women in this video that are in the houses would be minimum security in prison (anyone sentenced for more then 2 years) and anyone in max prison are in pods like jail. They call jail the bucket because it’s exactly like US jails, it’s not pleasant. Any of these women in prison were in jail before they were sentenced.

[@squishiehunter693]

Canada doesnt treat its prisoners with the hatred and brutality like the US does.

[@sarahm.1632]

When that lady was saying she’s entitled to a non-smoking room! 😮🙄 Uhh was anyone going to clue her in that she is a Prisoner!?? Wtf 😬 I honestly was thinking, are the correction officers going to take to her, when the cameras aren’t around? I’m curious 🤨

[@anisaskcirmoht57]

she acts so entitled

[@Dragon34th]

Just because you're in prison doesn't mean you forget who you are. It's her basic human right to defend her health. Smokers have no respect for their own health.

[@karayoung4411]

She’s a awful person 😢

[@pioneerprincess88]

I was touched by TM. Very difficult life circumstances. She was articulate, thoughtful perceptive and emotional. Her grievances were being channeled. She has a long sentence. she was remorseful. I hope she got her programs. Excellent documentary.

[@normamimosa5991]

This looks like a holiday camp to me -- paid by taxpayers, of course.

[@spunkysparks1779]

Have your freedom taken and you'll change your ming real fast.

[@spunkysparks1779]

Mind*

[@carlmorgan8452]

U.s. I've been to prison.....this ain't it .....do they take reservations? 😆

[@normamimosa5991]

@@spunkysparks1779 Those who break the law lose their freedom.

[@squishiehunter693]

R u an Engish prof? I dont think this person needs ur help since u can easily understand what this person is saying.

[@Suntan38]

No way there is a freaking KAREN in prison! Really, gurl your locked up. Shut it abd do your time

[@needmoreramsay]

Wow. Huge difference from videos I've seen of men's prisons. Looks like they have it pretty good in there compared even to some lower income Canadians on the OUTSIDE.

[@needmoreramsay]

@Belltown Daisy "FREEDOM !?" THEY'RE going to shut my power off, they're going to repo my couch and TV. CAN'T feed my family, I can't drive to work because of parking fines. "Oh PLEASE, don't take my *FREEDOM*".

[@thecultofjohnnydelr.soulsw7010]

I can't understand it, it's like women are first class citizens or royalty 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@thecultofjohnnydelr.soulsw7010]

@Belltown Daisy can't see much of a difference🤷🏻‍♀️

[@SausageSideways]

@@needmoreramsay why though? The why makes a huge difference. Were you made redundant with no pay off for something that's not your fault? Or did you drink or snort your money and that's why everything's gone? I'm accusing you of nothing. I just mean it's not that cut and dry. The capitalist society we live in is a disgrace and they're currently actively moving us to communism which will be much worse. People need to realise we are all the rulers of the world. These evil men deciding our lives are commiting crimes much worse and yet they put us in jail and they hold all the wealth of the world.

[@miriamzajfman4305]

Seeing that video I can say - " I'm proud that Canada is the country I had chosen to be my home " 💖👍

[@rishaa682]

As another canadian why would you be proud of this

[@miriamzajfman4305]

@@rishaa682 did you see correctional services of other countries 🤔⁉

[@bobbykibe8693]

Do aboriginal Canadians enjoy the same benefits?

[@miriamzajfman4305]

@@bobbykibe8693 didn't you see in the video people of all cultures ??? The aboriginal woman have better places - special Healing Lodges in in beautiful surroundings with special services 💖👌

[@bobbykibe8693]

@@miriamzajfman4305 thanks

[@Starrr718]

I was in there for 3 months before winning an appeal! T.A was one of the first to greet me in house 1 at the time. She use to dress up in skimpy dresses and crazy makeup for her visits it was such a show lol… so happy I learned my lesson. Now I’m successful with a family❤️

[@joselizarraga2761]

They are living in luxury and comfortable rooms it doesn't look like a prison is more well as a guess house they are lucky to be in Canada not another prison in other countries which they are cramped up like sardines with ten, twenty, or thirty people in one cell with no privacy thinking of suicide with that miserable situation.

[@carolynhough6090]

KIM, I’m so sorry for this lady.. its like every hall comes to a dead end. I actually teared up for her.. I really hope she does well , and the black lady that got released I forgot her name (sorry) she was so cute , and just full of life. I hope her the best as well and may the clouds push all your dark days away , and let your true inner light shine as we all r meant to do.... blessing to you all n much love

[@thecultofjohnnydelr.soulsw7010]

Crazy talk, hypnotised by attraction, femininity or beauty but these women are prisoners and were convicted. This is nonsense 🤣 We judge people on how they look and act for us when they want to perform for the public but fundamentally this is not a true form of their alternating personality but controlled ideals that gain sympathy or whatever is required to benefit. Selling CRACK COCAINE WTF! KIM you little liar! Once a CRACK dealer always a CRACK dealer 🤣 she is not going to settle for McDonald's now is she.

[@SausageSideways]

@@thecultofjohnnydelr.soulsw7010 exactly. Like people don't get locked up for drinking juice or for being spiked one time with a pill by someone else. They're full of it.

[@thecultofjohnnydelr.soulsw7010]

Kim aimed for an innocent looking persona and even hid behind a language barrier, "no English, no understand," but this behaviour did not fool the authorities. Many psychotic people fake feelings to charm their captives into liking or feeling sorry for them. The sociopath plays the classic victim to deflect any ridicule, harsh punishment and condemnation. Your argument is weak lady, and unrelated. There was no evidence for planting, false identity or guilty until proven innocent law enforcement strategies. Kim knew how to play the unwitting victim of what looked like an abusive system but do not be so sure, remember the crime was dealing CRACK COCAINE over a significant period not unknowingly thus accidentally selling something lethal to the unsuspecting public. Kim was acting and you fell for it, hook line and sinker. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@whatmyohmy]

The other lady's name is Pearl

[@daldon359]

Amazing place to relax

[@wideawake4981]

The difference between how male and female prisoners are treated is an effing outrage.

[@missMediaChick]

@Ben Yosep This is a minimum security facility. Maximum is very different.

[@AmandaE24]

I can't even get to 20 mins watching this how entitled and annoying T.A is. She's got it made!!! That's no prison. That's an assistant living community with some restrictions.

[@carolgrier7774]

So I'm watching s prison? She has a plant, fish and no bars? Who thought this stupidity up? Nothing in sight looks like jail? I am speechless. She's standing infront of a stove cooking, in prison?? Then complains 🤬🤬 WTF. Move this crap to a real prison. If you can do the crime, you can do the time. This is not prison!

[@squishiehunter693]

Canada doesnt treat its prisoners with the hate, harshness and brutality like the US does. Canadians are decent people.

[@NadiaJ194]

Gotta remember this is minimum security theres also places similar to this where the female inmates can have their babies for up to 5 years of age.. minimum is usually for low risk offenders where they pretty much have dorms compared to cells...

[@annariojas9477]

Lady you are victimizing yourself! I seen ya do it on the phone and at the nurses station and to staff! Grow a pair and take responsibility for your actions because an innocent woman died at your hand! You should now try to be an example to young woman about the consequences of committing murder! What about that woman’s family?

[@janetflier6192]

It is hard to feel sorry for some of these ladies. If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime!

[@20alphabet]

Some didn't do the crime.

[@janetflier6192]

@@20alphabet But how do WE know that??

[@20alphabet]

@@janetflier6192 Statistics. It's statistically impossible for 100% of the convictions to be fair or just.

[@janetflier6192]

@@20alphabet As my mom used to ask, “Whoever told you life was fair??”

[@20alphabet]

@@janetflier6192 Then you should know better without me explaining it. Some didn't do the crime.

[@toursisland7585]

I cannot believe this woman in this prison they have it all and still complain about everything, so what do you with the smoke if they were in real prison they will be smoking everywhere, so ungrateful what a shame 😡 The more you give them the more they complain you should take everything away and just put them in prison that way they will not have a choice but just understand if you commit the crime you do the time 👍

[@thecultofjohnnydelr.soulsw7010]

All governments are illegal.

[@toursisland7585]

@@thecultofjohnnydelr.soulsw7010 I don't know what you mean by that all governments are illegal what is illegal is the crimes committed by these women and instead of taking the time and get something out of it and do something out of themselves all they do is complain about little things by missing the big picture they have been given an opportunity and they are not taking advantage of it I beg you to do so you will feel better as a human as a productive human being and your families will be better off when you get out so I hope you guys really change your life around 🙁

[@toursisland7585]

@Ben Yosep well I thought we were talking about Canada but anyways they do something as cold viping or vaping whatever that is and you know what am I point is the more you give these people the more they complain and you know when you're leaving with all the inmates not people their neighbors you cannot really ask for much you actually have the ability to go out and work and do something with with your life and what these people do is just keep complaining about everything and instead of being appreciated of the fact they have so much freedom 🤬

[@amydee7064]

She was complaining about the "prison" (I use that word very lightly) she was in ... um come on over to the states. They're literally living in another house away from home with some rules. Cry me a river.

[@spunkysparks1779]

I bet you couldn't last a month with your freedom taken like that.

[@vickicarnes6860]

And the sexual abuse by staff in women's prison and the bootie bandits in men's prison!!.. yea, they would want American, prison

[@cardiffmadmarshy]

17 years on wonder if theres any updates on how their lives turned out

[@SMA1mommy]

That lawyer " it's only 2 months, only 2 months more." 😠🤦🏼‍♀️🙄🖕.... If it is ONLY 2months he should serve it

[@linda9115]

She deserves a non smoking environment when she pays her own rent.The way she carries on she could do with a joint.might calm her down

[@lisbetsoda4874]

Actually, she doesn't deserve anything. She is in prison. That is supposed to be punishment. If she has to put up with some smell from previous smokers that is just too bad. Annoying but that's all. She is a criminal. What she deserves is a bed, food and that's about it.

[@conorcorrigan765]

Weed is legal here so it's probably only a matter of time before they let inmates smoke joints lol...

[@shereesetz6690]

This is like a nice camp not a prison! America should follow suit! Less stress on the women so they can focus on a new life with skills when they get out! I'm impressed with this program, I wonder what the cost difference is?

[@sngray11]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@x5HYx9UYx]

This place looks better than my apartment complex....we have places like this in the USA, but it's in a shared hotel place with like 6 people in a room.

[@canadajim]

Wow. This is not what a prison for men is like in Canada. Amazing how differently women are treated as prisoners.

[@LilStoops]

Amazing how far female privileged goes and they still complain about how badly they are discriminated against because of their gender.

[@mEHple_bEHcon]

This is just one unique prison. Every other prison for women is just the same as mens.

[@thecultofjohnnydelr.soulsw7010]

Like babies 🤷🏻‍♀️ Men are rammed 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@thecultofjohnnydelr.soulsw7010]

@@LilStoops a So true...and all those killers.

[@thecultofjohnnydelr.soulsw7010]

@@Yummicookie1979 Feminisation has ruined equality.

[@hellohellohello6847]

They live better than I do!

[@conorcorrigan765]

Fun fact the incarceration rate in Canada is only 139 per 100,000 whereas in the US it is 698 per 100,000, which is more than 5 times lower.

[@The25Sister]

The staff lie with false charges to keep these women longer in there, shame on them, that is not justice.

[@karisutherland1016]

She shouldn’t have to admit to something she didn’t do

[@aye70aye]

Luckily she didnt. She was a crack dealer and convicted of doing it TWICE!

[@marciamathews1257]

This is her second time in prison, for dealing crack. Sweet little darlin😝

[@squishiehunter693]

All drugs should be legalized.

[@kathyslocombe1182]

I watched this intently with objectivity and empathy. We have to understand that these women are incarcerated because they committed a crime. They have no appreciation that this facility is far more humane than being in a US prison. Kim, while being a 'sympathetic' inmate, was a tried drug dealer. TA, is never going to accept responsibility and needs serious 'anger management' treatment. She's a 'poor pity me', always being the victim, never the perpetrator. Many of us have faced that fork in the road; pull of your boot straps and make the decision 'what is YOUR right path' and take ownership for your decision.

[@capricornfairy624]

The lady complaining about smoke is a Karen if I ever saw one! Geez she’s got a lot of gull when she is so unbelievably privileged to be in such a facility. She’s not in charge or running the show!

[@trevorstolz8580]

I live in the university dorm when I was in university. I live there for four years. In my room I had a sink, a desk, a wardrobe/closet and a bed. It was cinderblock walls with cheap linoleum tiles. We had a communal bathroom on each floor. These "prisoners" live in much better accommodations than I ever had as a starving student. Just saying. They can sit in their home and read or study all day without having to work? I can hardly think they are hard done by.

[@lisametallic7170]

They got it made in there and they act like it's the worst prison in the world..word of advice ladies don't do the crime and you won't do the time..🙂

[@Indiartworks]

This is the nicest freaking prison Ive ever seen! Its nicer there than most hospitals in the US! Lock me up!

[@Gurl-5150]

Send "Ms. Smoke Sensitivity" to Lowell Correctional Institution here in Florida. She will wake up QUICKLY.

[@kanivea]

The title for this doc should be, "Karen's in prison"

[@LovePrincess76]

TA wouldn’t last one day in the American prison system.

[@theresarasche3173]

I don't even understand this documentary! The famous fashion designer in Winnipeg that trafficed young women and raped them never had to pay for his crime's and then you have this documentary and what I was hearing which wasn't much, these women should not be in for as long as they are. Are there different laws in Ontario versus Winnipeg or different laws between men and women or he didn't get charged because he was famous??? I thought Canada was a great country, but I'm having second thoughts.

[@niominati]

Money has a lot of influence over here

[@juliavincent5788]

Peter nygard is still in prison. extradition to us is happening. provincial prisons are no walk in the park especially in covid time. these programs are for criminals not so hardened that they can't be rehabilitated. 🇨🇦

[@coleengoodell7523]

My heart really breaks for Kim. It does seem like they are not only trying to keep her longer and longer on trumped up charges, but they are also keeping her on a roller coaster ride of emotions. I have no idea what is behind their cruelty to her. It's just obvious that they are being deliberately cruel.

[@Ptownmarc]

It may be portrayed that way but she is not an angel. Everything is everyone else's fault. No accountability from her.

[@chuckbeedle1983]

she did the crime now do the time she aint special

[@shellyslioneyes]

Well she has a very nice place to live, better than me.

[@iMatti00]

@@chuckbeedle1983 - Yeah, but the time she was supposed to spend was six months in the prison. She end up having her time doubled for what seems to be BS. So she did her time plus she did more than her time. That’s why it’s not fair. And that’s what it seems you’re missing.

[@chuckbeedle1983]

@@iMatti00 no im missing nothing. I feel what this young girl went through and unless your in her situstion yourself you in no way understand what shes gone through, through out her life. scars dont need to be visable, wounds dont need to grow., but the hurt in ones mind can never go away. Make no mistake, she sees the gravity of her situation and this will live in her mind no t going any where just only festering. Every one deserves a chance so who are we to judge. I got a second chance myself and now have a lovely life but the nightmares and hurt still fester in me i just choose not to show it.

[@denisemarie3734]

I'm flabbergasted how ungrateful some of these women are! This is nicer than some ghettos where people are struggling to eat!!!!

[@theknitwit7098]

Did I understand correctly that Kim opted for parole rather than serving out the last few months of her sentence? If so, that’s was a BAD decision!

[@The.S.M.Evans.91]

Part of me was wondering whether this was a parody or not, but then I took a look at the comments, and I realized that sadly, it wasn't. 😳

[@nyimatsering2757]

Best place for the homeless people who are tired of living on the street and begging for a penny..

[@tiabanks3022]

The simple fact that the majority of you all are watching this one video and are assuming that this is the only part of this institution. If you know ANYTHING about Canada and it's Provincial and Federal Prison system you would understand the difference between minimum security in a females facility vs a men's facility - which is what Blondie was talking about. A male minimum security it's a half way house or group home like set up. From personal experience of dealing with this system myself it isn't as lollipops and roses as they make it seem. Take this with a grain of salt. Quality of life in a federal vs provincial is 100% better yes, but let us not forget that THIS IS JAIL. So people are going to try to make the best of a horrible situation. Not every crime is justified with a prison sentence. This system will lock you in on a foolish charge and sink your whole battle ship from there on.

[@luvtocook6881]

They knew they wanted that report sooner… they waited until the last minute… what does some old report that has to do with her parole now?

[@Bettinasisrg]

Seems like a good program but they need more classes and programs for them. These women are very lucky, prisons in America are horrible.

[@pewpewTN]

Are they seriously giving condos to murderers?