Inside the “con code”: violence, silence, and life behind bars

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"Con code" is a set of unwritten rules among inmates that can carry serious consequences if broken. Some say it's fueling violence even behind bars. Jacob Suelzle, Regional President of the Union of Correctional Officers in the Prairies, joins the show to chat and give us a clearer picture of what's really going on and how this can be stopped.
17 Feb 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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