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Ontario Jail Guards Face Suicide Crisis | Toronto News
Ontario’s correctional workers are in crisis: 34 have died by suicide in 15 years, with deaths doubling in the last five. A damning coroner’s report calls it an emergency, demanding urgent action — including mental health support on par with police. Workers face daily trauma, a toxic culture of silence, and worsening conditions from overcrowding and violence. The province promises $45 million in new mental health resources, including 24/7 therapy and peer support — but critics say it’s too little, too late, and that real change demands more than just funding. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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