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New Releases

We’re excited to spotlight new publications from our cRARE lab that advance critical conversations on race, justice, and institutional reform.

Race, Crime, and Justice in Canada: Issues and Strategies (2025)

  • Authors Dr. Scot Wortley and Dr. Kanika Samuels-Wortley 
  • Racialization and Crime Debates
  • Challenging Justice System Myths
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Divergent Perspectives:
Race, Trust, and Human Rights Concerns in Public Perceptions Towards AI Policing Technologies in Canada (2026)

  • Authors Dr. Kanika Samuels-Wortley, Dr. Scot Wortley and Sara Blair
  • Drawing on national survey data (N = 2,014 Canadians)
  • Statistically significant racial differences in perceptions of AI and police use (eg., awareness, support/trust, perceived risk)
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