Break Through
Publisher: under the auspices of the John Howard Society
Published: 1971
Place of publication: Hamilton, Ont
Language: eng
Subjects: Penal Press; Prison Periodicals; Prisoners' writings, Canada; Periodicals; Prisons; Prison reform
Other titles: Break Through : Hamilton, Ont., Canada
Notes: This publication was founded in 1969 to attempt to show the Canadian Public that ex-inmates and inmates or prisons can and do contribute positively to Canadian Society. At that time, ex-inmate groups were organizing and performing self-help and community service functions. Any groups have expanded, new groups have formed and some unfortunately have disbanded. Our policy has not changed. We continue to publish as much “good news” as we receive. Some inmates and ex-inmates would prefer that Break Through become a critical publication criticizing the prison, parole and other community systems. The mass media cover that area sufficiently. It is not our policy to nail Government services or private agency services to the wall. Our policy is to tell the story of both inmate and ex-inmate who are involved in constructive programs, whether these programs are sponsored by “square” organizations or inmate and ex-inmate groups. Nevertheless, when major issues are at stake Break Through is prepared to be constructively critical. (Editorial, Winter 1973)