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How To Abolish Prisons Book Launch

April 14, 2024 admin

Come check-out the Ottawa launch of #HowToAbolishPrisons published by @haymarketbooks featuring Rachel Herzing, Justin Piché and special guests on Saturday, May 4th from 11:00am to 12:30pm @saw_centre (67 Nicholas Street). Books will be sold by @octopusbooks. Proceeds from CPEP merch sales will […]

Logan Staats and Trevor Alguire Concert Fundraiser to Stop Ford’s Prison

September 19, 2023 admin

Opponents of the Ford government’s controversial plan to build a prison in Kemptville outside Ottawa are holding a benefit concert headlined by Mohawk singer-songwriter Logan Staats. The fundraiser, presented by the Coalition Against the Proposed […]

In The Face of Power – Panel Discussion

September 5, 2023 admin

On September 11th at 11:00am., at the University of Ottawa(Fauteux Hall – Room 401) members of CPEP and a coalition of plaintiffs will hold an in-person and online panel to discuss their lawsuit against the […]

Prisoners’ Justice Day 2023 August 10th

July 30, 2023 admin

As members of the community in and around Algonquin Territory/Ottawa, we are coming together in solidarity for a non-violent protest against state violence and a vigil to commemorate deaths behind bars in honour of Prisoners’ […]

Propagations For Abolition Fundraiser July 29th

July 25, 2023 admin

On July 29th from 10am to 4pm at the Arlington Five Cafe CPEP will be hosting it’s second annual fundraiser for Prisoners’ Justice Day 2023 and the organization. The pop up will feature the sale […]

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PRISONERS’ JUSTICE DAY – 2022 ALGONQUIN TERRITORY (SO-CALLED OTTAWA)

July 31, 2022 admin

Venue: Major Hills Park Date: August 10th, 2022 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm A day to commemorate the people who have died in prisons and at the hands of the state. Listen to former […]

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OCDC Charter Rights Trial Resumes November 4th

November 3, 2021 admin

Deepan Budlakoti charter challenge on conditions at the Ottawa jail resumes November 4th The suit filed last year by Deepan Budlakoti, who is detained at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC), resumes on November 4th . […]

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JAIL Hotline Community Announcement

November 3, 2021 admin

The JAIL hotline seeks volunteers and donations as it prepares to relaunch on 10 December 2021 to mark its’ third anniversary TEMPORARY REDUCED HOURS After taking thousands of calls from imprisoned people and their loved […]

2021 Canvassing to Defund OPS

October 24, 2021 admin

Canvassing Training to #DefundOPS on October 28th and November 1st in Solidarity with the Anthony Aust Family and the Families of Victims of Policing The November 22nd meeting where the police budget is going to […]

Sign the Petition to keep Permanent Memorial for Anthony Aust at OPS

October 7, 2021 admin

October 7th, 2021 marks one year since Anthony Aust died during a no-knock warrant raid conducted by the Ottawa Police Services at his family home on Jasmine Crescent. On this day, we asked community members […]

Protest For Anthony Aust

October 6, 2021 admin

October 7th marks one year since Anthony Aust lost his life during an Ottawa Police raid. Policing Kills. Join us in mourning, rage, and solidarity with the Aust family. When? October 7th @ 8:00 am […]

Follow OCDC on Trial in the Weeks Ahead

August 22, 2021 admin

Deepan Budlakoti takes the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General to court over conditions of confinement at the Ottawa jail Ottawa, ON – The suit filed last year by Deepan Budlakoti, who is detained at […]

Prisoners’ Justice Day Vigil Tonight at 7pm

August 10, 2021 admin

Ottawa vigil being held evening of August 10th, 2021 on Prisoners’ Justice Day to commemorate deaths in custody and demand justice for human rights abuses behind bars 10 August 2021 (Algonquin Territory | Ottawa, Ontario) – […]

Prisoner’s Justice Day Events and Information

July 28, 2021 admin

Prisoners’ Justice Day Vigil August 10th, 2021 Major’s Hill Park Algonquin Territory/Ottawa 7:00 pm https://fb.me/e/2lusD1BVw Prisoners’ Justice Day T-Shirts. The shirts are $25.00 each and you can reserve your size for pick up at the […]

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Still in a Prison Pandemic: Examining Impact of COVID-19 on prisons and re-entry

June 11, 2021 admin

Join us next Wednesday, June 16 from 7:00pm-9:00pm EDT for an online panel featuring current and former prisoners who will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on imprisonment and community re-entry. Read below to learn more […]

Arts and Abolition Mutual Aid Fundraiser March 26th at 7pm

March 20, 2021 admin

On March 26th at 7pm EST, the Criminalization and Punishment Education Project (CPEP), Hit the Streets (HTS), Cap City Cyphers (CCC), the Criminal Law Student Association (CLSA) would like to invite you to a Mutual […]

Free Them All – National Day of Action Ottawa

March 16, 2021 admin

Updated With Video of the Entire Event! WE ARE TAKING TO THE STREETS TO DEMAND ACTION! March 20 marks one year since the first prisoner in Canada contracted COVID-19 at the Toronto South Detention Centre. […]

CPEP and DJNO March On The Disability Day of Mourning

March 2, 2021 admin

Yesterday CPEP marched with members of the Disability Justice Network of Ontario and others to mourn disabled people who have lost their lives at the hand of the state. We took to the street in […]

Choosing Real Safety Press Conference and Website Launch

February 16, 2021 admin

Choosing Real Safety! A historic declaration to divest from prisons and policing and create safer communities for all. Press conference at 10:30am, February 16th. Six months after the historic protests in support of racial justice, […]

COVID in Prisons: Digital Action and Press Conference Dec 21

December 20, 2020 admin

We are outraged in the wake of major COVID-19 outbreaks at Toronto South Detention Centre (TSDC) and Joyceville Institution in Kingston. Despite the calls to reduce the prison population, the Ministry has been ignoring public […]

CPEP Holiday Trivia Fundraiser!

November 30, 2020 admin

Join the Criminalization and Punishment Education Project for No Cops! No Jails! Holiday Trivia Night. This virtual Holiday Trivia Night is a fundraiser for the Jail Accountability & Information Line. Register for the event here: […]

Vigil For Anthony Aust November 8th 4PM

November 4, 2020 admin

Updated with pictures and video of the event. Sunday, November 8th comes a month after the tragic and preventable death of Anthony Aust. Please join mourning community members who will gather at Jasmine Park to […]

Defund the Police Photo Campaign

October 19, 2020 admin

On November 4, 2020 at 8:30 AM, the Ottawa Police Services Board will meet for the tabling of the 2021 Ottawa Police Services budget. Recent events in Ottawa just keep confirming that policing and police […]

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Defund The Police National Day of Action August 29th

August 29, 2020 admin

Updated with Video of the event! NATIONWIDE action to DEFUND THE POLICE, August 29th! Join us in solidarity for a day of protest across this part of Turtle island (so-called Canada) as a call to […]

Prisoners Justice Day Vigil Tonight, August 10th 2020

August 10, 2020 admin

If you are in or around Ottawa tonight, please come to the event below and share this invitation with your networks. WHAT? Prisoners’ Justice Day Vigil Unceded and unsurrendered Algonquin Territory | Ottawa WHERE? Major […]