Inmate dies in Clarenville women's prison, RCMP investigating
A woman died in the early hours of Saturday morning after being taken to hospital from the Correctional Centre for Women in Clarenville.
Mental health was an issue for inmate, according to source
An inmate at the Correctional Centre for Women in Clarenville died in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The inmate was sent to hospital, but died shortly after. Sources say her mental health was a factor.
In an emailed statement to CBC News, the Department of Justice and Public Safety confirmed the death and said the RCMP are investigating.
The prison has been criticized in the past for being overcrowded, much like the men's prison in St. John's, and union leaders have spoken out on the strain it places on inmates and guards.
The woman's name has not been released to the public.