Jean-Claude Bernheim Receives the 2012 Ed McIsaac Human Rights in Corrections Award
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Dec 11 (MARKET WIRE) --
Today, Mr. Howard Sapers, Correctional Investigator of Canada, is pleased
to announce that M. Jean-Claude Bernheim, Lecturer at Laval University,
has been presented with the 2012 Ed McIsaac Human Rights in Corrections
Award.
In presenting the award, Mr. Sapers acknowledged M. Bernheim's
distinguished career as a leading criminologist and advocate for fair and
humane treatment of prisoners. "Jean-Claude has made a tremendous and
exemplary contribution to the advancement of human rights and corrections
in Quebec, Canada and around the world," said Mr. Sapers. "He is a
distinguished and deserving recipient of the values and service that this
award represents."
A Criminologist by training, M. Bernheim has devoted his career to the
advancement of human rights for prisoners on both the Canadian and world
stage. M. Bernheim has published extensively on the treatment of
prisoners in Canada - with a special focus on criminal justice issues
affecting his home province of Quebec. Affiliated with several prominent
human rights organizations and universities across Canada, he is a
well-recognized social justice advocate and scholar.
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