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Violence in northern Ontario jails surges due to overcrowding, with inmate-on-inmate assaults reaching 67 per hundred inmates in 2025, up from 60 in 2023. Staff attacks also climbed, to 11 per hundred inmates from 9 the year before. The lack of space to separate fighters after a brawl contributes to the problem. Fights are becoming more brutal, with packs attacking single individuals, fueled by street beefs, gangs, and mental health struggles. Correctional staff are facing increased violence, with new hires experiencing assaults faster than veterans did decades ago. The province is investing in new builds and beds, but overcrowding and thin resources continue to fuel the chaos, affecting everyone from inmates to guards.
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