Criminologist & Faculty, @MUNSociology, Memorial University of Newfoundland & Labrador @MemorialU. Board @fasdNL. 7th Step Society. Always learning & sharing.
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Adrienne Peters (PhD | she/her) retweeted
"In prison, the health conditions that typically define someone as “elderly” begin at 55... a full decade before most outside of prison begin to meet this definition"
Mass incarceration is a public health crisis.
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Adrienne Peters (PhD | she/her) retweeted
12) Every single expert on sleep will tell you that extra sunlight in the morning is much better for humans.
So, year round Standard Time, and ditch #DaylightSavingsTime.
Saskatchewan hasn’t had DST since 1966 and has somehow survived.
#DitchTheSwitch
On Nov. 1, a large swath of Canada did away with seasonal time change and shifted to year-round daylight time instead. Experts are warning about the health consequences of this move, which will bring darker mornings through the winter.
For people in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories and parts of Northwestern Ontario, the shift means no more adjusting every spring and fall – plus one more hour of light in the evenings.
But for all the perks, the move comes at a cost.
Read more: theglobeandmail.com/life/art…
“Dr. Sheila Garland of MUN’s Sleep Health and Wellness Lab says the decision by some provinces to adopt Daylight Saving Time year-round goes against established scientific evidence” (VOCM). vocm.com/2026/11/04/315648/
Adrienne Peters (PhD | she/her) retweeted
Dolly Parton's family asked that, in lieu of flowers, fans make a donation to the singer's Imagination Library.
Here's what the charity does ⬇️
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Adrienne Peters (PhD | she/her) retweeted
Confined neurodivergent youth of color experience a distressing 120% higher odds of reporting being assaulted by staff than their white, neurotypical peers.
This is not a system made to keep anyone–let alone vulnerable children–safe.
ALT Graph showing percentage of neurodivergent vs. neurotypical youth reporting staff physical assault by race: White - 12% vs 8%, Black - 18% vs 11%, Hispanic - 13% vs 5%
Adrienne Peters (PhD | she/her) retweeted
When I could hide my disabilities, people accepted me.
When I couldn’t hide them, they tolerated me.
When I became vocal & demanded ableism be addressed, they abandoned me.
This is why we need a Disability Pride month.
This is why we need advocates
We shouldn’t have to hide
Adrienne Peters (PhD | she/her) retweeted
When children have their needs dismissed, they grow up feeling unworthy and with little emotional training.
In this article, our guest contributor writes about how her poor understanding of emotional wellness led her to tie her identity to work. buff.ly/3QmLLCr
Adrienne Peters (PhD | she/her) retweeted
The Spain national football team has officially edited Trump out of the trophy presentation.
Adrienne Peters (PhD | she/her) retweeted
When Trump accuses others of
WIongdoing, you can bet he's up to
something himself
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Adrienne Peters (PhD | she/her) retweeted
OPINION: While employers search for talent, workers with autism or intellectual disabilities overlooked saltwire.com/newfoundland-la…
Adrienne Peters (PhD | she/her) retweeted
On average, 30 per cent of adults leaving an Alberta jail re-offend within three months of release — but of the 400 FASD program participants who've enrolled since 2025, only 13 per cent have.
globalnews.ca/news/11966063/…
Adrienne Peters (PhD | she/her) retweeted
Manitoba has appointed Judge Jerilee Ryle as the first associate chief judge of reconciliation to integrate Indigenous perspectives into the provincial court system, aiming to improve justice outcomes for Indigenous bit.ly/4eUG9ij
ALT Wab Kinew’s government names first “Reconciliation Judge”
Adrienne Peters (PhD | she/her) retweeted
Jennifer Love, a transgender woman, endured solitary confinement and assault during her incarceration in men's prison facilities. Now, she works to support formerly incarcerated LGBTQ+ community members.
Watch the entertainer and advocate share her story: youtube.com/watch?v=LbiYdFhk…
Adrienne Peters (PhD | she/her) retweeted
They've wanted to expand reverse onus for awhile, and this will only be a start.
"A reverse onus provision places the burden on a person accused of a crime to prove why they should get bail."
cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/o…
Adrienne Peters (PhD | she/her) retweeted
Federal bail bill becomes law, but Manitoba lawyers warn more resources needed ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/…
Adrienne Peters (PhD | she/her) retweeted
(1/2) Yesterday, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (#C14) received Royal Assent and will come into force on July 15, 2026.
This legislation reflects the #GC promise to help make communities safer and increase trust in the criminal justice system. ow.ly/ThPA50ZcqiW
Adrienne Peters (PhD | she/her) retweeted
Fourth homicide in a year: Prison worker unions seek more staffing, mental-health support. "the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers has tied the violence to federal budget reductions" How is the $132M reduction affecting COs? thesafetymag.com/ca/news/gen…
Adrienne Peters (PhD | she/her) retweeted
Men’s Mental Health: Are We Misunderstanding Why Men Go Silent? theroadtomentalwellness.word… via @ArenburgJohn
Has bad behaviour in local politics reached an all-time high - or low? | CBC.ca cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7…
The NL Govt seems to not understand poverty reduction & instead is on a one-way path to bring its province/people into more poverty & related issues with all their cost-cutting to the most important areas/groups. We cannot afford more. It impacts all | CBC cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundl…
