Jail has been very good for me. I think to myself, jail has kept me sober. I learned a lot about my inner feelings. I’m more aware of what’s around me now than I have ever known.

The system works for only the ones who want it to work, the ones who want to get out of jail to stay out - the ones who are fighting it…

I keep coming back because I’m still punishing myself for a crime I don’t remember doing, only through little bits of flashbacks do I remember - now - but not then.

I denied myself passes etc. (by my behaviour in prison). I fought the system. The more I fought it, the longer my time was, and I thought that was good. Now I’m working with the system because I need counselling. I need the help.

Charlotte Peters
Inmate
Burnaby Correctional Centre for Women

Update: No news about Charlotte.