# Event Details - **Event Name**: NEW: Invested in Punishment: Private Interests in Canadian Incarceration - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Brains and Barstools brings captivating professors to Toronto bars for vivid lectures that spark curiosity and connection over drinks.About this EventOn Feb 23rd, we present : "Invested in Punishment: Private Interests in Canadian Incarceration" by Prof. Jessica Evans, PhD.What happens when a publicly operated Pr*son system quietly relies on private interests?This lecture breaks down the political economy of incarceration in Canada—revealing how private companies shape everything from policy decisions to Pr*son expansion, even as crime rates fall. Dr. Jessica Evans examines who profits, who pays the price, and why “tough on crime” policies persist despite evidence that they don’t improve public safety.We’ll look closely at Ontario’s major correctional expansions, including the province’s plans to add over 1,350 new Pr*son beds across multiple regions. Drawing from critical political economy, abolitionist scholarship, and community-based research, this lecture explores a central question: when governments build more Pr*son beds than community beds—who does it serve? And who does it harm?? About the wonderful Professor Jessica Evans, PhD.Dr. Jessica Evans is a community-engaged criminologist whose research focuses on the causes and consequences of incarceration in Canada. Guided by anti-racist, decolonial, abolitionist, and political-economic frameworks, she has led influential projects on Pr*son conditions during COVID, restorative justice for sexual harm, and community-based crisis intervention. She is a co-founder of the former Toronto Prisoners’ Rights Project.Her work has been widely published in leading journals—including Punishment & Society, The Howard Journal of Crime and Justice, Citizenship Studies, Canadian Journal of Law and Society, and more—and she is a frequent contributor to The Conversation.? Date: February 23, 2025? Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM? Location: Near the AGO, Downtown Toronto? Speaker: Prof. Jessica Evans, PhDExpect a clear, compelling walkthrough of the systems, incentives, and politics shaping Canadian incarceration today—and why understanding them matters for anyone interested in justice, citizenship, and public policy.? Seats are limited! Early bird tickets available for a limited time.❗️Please note: the location in this eventbrite page is NOT the exact location, only indicates the general area. The exact location will be emailed to you via the email you use while purchasing the ticket. Keep an eye out in your inbox or spam folder a couple weeks before the event. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/new-invested-in-punishment-private-interests-in-canadian-incarceration/100001976007730314 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.28, max: 33.28, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Art Gallery of Ontario - **lat**: 43.6536066 - **long**: -79.39251229999999 - **full address**: Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: NEW: Invested in Punishment: Private Interests in Canadian Incarceration - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/304aef86d13ba14dffc53b489980c30970f4729b59be8c5a54332e235caebb92-rimg-w512-h284-dc311913-gmir.jpg?v=1765948859 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is NEW: Invested in Punishment: Private Interests in Canadian Incarceration being held? - **A:** NEW: Invested in Punishment: Private Interests in Canadian Incarceration takes place on Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for NEW: Invested in Punishment: Private Interests in Canadian Incarceration? - **A:** Tickets for NEW: Invested in Punishment: Private Interests in Canadian Incarceration are priced at CAD 33 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityRegular AdmissionCAD 33 + CAD 3 feeLimited - **Q**: Who is organizing NEW: Invested in Punishment: Private Interests in Canadian Incarceration? - **A:** NEW: Invested in Punishment: Private Interests in Canadian Incarceration is organized by Brains and Barstools. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** NEW: Invested in Punishment: Private Interests in Canadian Incarceration is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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