Care in Custody: A Special Report

September 9, 2019

Child and Youth Advocate releases special report on OC spray and segregation in Alberta’s young offender centres

Edmonton…Alberta’s Child and Youth Advocate has completed a special report on oleoresin capsicum spray (OC spray, commonly referred to as pepper spray) and segregation in young offender centres.

The Advocate is making four recommendations related to reducing the use of OC spray and segregation as well as increasing accountability measures.

Read the full news release here.

Read Care in Custody: A Special Report on OC Spray and Segregation in Alberta’s Young Offender Centres.