BackOn December 11, Howard Sapers, Correctional Investigator of Canada, presented the 2012 Ed McIsaac Human Rights in Corrections Award to Jean-Claude Bernheim, a lecturer at Laval University.
In presenting the award, Mr. Sapers acknowledged Mr. 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 Québec, 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.
The Ed McIsaac Human Rights in Corrections Award was established in honour of Mr. Ed McIsaac, long-time Executive Director of the Office of the Correctional Investigator and strong promoter and defender of human rights in federal corrections. This is the fourth time that the Ed McIsaac Award has been presented since it was first established in December 2008.
Source: Correctional Investigator of Canada
More information on the Ed McIsaac Human Rights in Corrections Award is available on the institution’s website.
