I feel like I was rescued, not sentenced. When I began my bit I was very sick, physically, mentally and spiritually. I have asked for and received help and support. I truly feel deep inside that I’m not going to re-offend – only because I don’t want to.

Joanie
Inmate
Burnaby Correctional Centre for Women
Open Living Unit

Update: I have no knowledge of Joanie’s life since the project ran in the 1990s.
As with all these people, I hope the best for her.