Is it okay to ask formerly incarcerated people “Why did you do it?”

Update: 2021-10-06

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People are fascinated by the reasons people commit crime. But is “why” the right thing to ask a formerly incarcerated person? Kadeem Reid shares his story with incarceration, the impacts of the prison system, and what he wishes people would think about before asking this question. Advocate Sara Tessier explains why this question requires understanding of broader contexts and social systems, and how society can better help formerly incarcerated people move forward.

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For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/inappropriate-questions-transcripts-listen-1.6740372

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Is it okay to ask formerly incarcerated people “Why did you do it?”

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Is it okay to ask formerly incarcerated people “Why did you do it?”

Is it okay to ask formerly incarcerated people “Why did you do it?”