Mary Steinhauser
Mary Steinhauser | |
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| Born | Mary Elizabeth Steinhauser August 25, 1942 Duncan, British Columbia, Canada |
| Died | June 11, 1975 (aged 32) New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada |
| Education | BA in Psychology, Simon Fraser University; MA in Social Work, University of British Columbia |
| Occupations | Psychiatric nurse, social worker, prison classification officer, Canadian Peace Officer |
| Known for | Prison Justice Advocacy |
| Relatives | Margaret (sister), Louisa Franz and Erica Franz (nieces |
Mary Steinhauser (August 25, 1942 – June 11, 1975) was a Canadian social worker and prison classification officer who was killed during a hostage-taking at the British Columbia Penitentiary in 1975. On June 9, 1975, Steinhauser was one of fifteen people that were taken hostage by three inmates—Andy Bruce, Dwight Lucas and Claire Wilson—who were attempting a prison breakout. Prior to the hostage-taking and her death, Steinhauser was an outspoken advocate against solitary confinement.
A bursary was opened in Steinhauser's name and benefits Simon Fraser University Aboriginal Undergraduate Students in Arts & Social Sciences.