What Is Prison Really Like? Ask a Former Inmate

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What is life in prison really like? Most Canadians only see correctional facilities through movies, TV shows or news headlines, but the day-to-day reality is often very different. Cody Ptolemy, a former inmate, joins Evan to answer your questions and share his firsthand perspective on life behind bars and the road to turning his life around.
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