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We Sentenced Her But Failed Her First: Rethinking Justice in Our Community

We Sentenced Her But Failed Her First: Rethinking Justice in Our Community

Joel Pennington examines a recent Owen Sound court case to explore broader societal responsibilities in the justice system, challenging readers to look beyond individual blame.

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Jun 18, 2025
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It seems to me that there has been a bit of an increase in finger-pointing in our community recently. It’s an easy, cathartic response to blame an individual or a single organization.

What’s more challenging, complex, and ultimately more helpful is to unpack the layers of responsibility.

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Joel Pennington
From Australia but shivering since 2010. Live in Owen Sound with my partner Kat and our embarrassingly spoiled cat Mickey. Passionate about community building, chess, soccer, and, uncharacteristically, Mariah Carey's music circa 2000. He/Him.
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