Business Insider India2 年
Why Norway's Prison System Is So Successful
On top of that, when criminals in Norway leave prison, they stay out. It has one of the lowest recidivism rates in the world at 20%. The US has one of the highest: 76.6% of prisoners are re ...
Business Insider8 年
Take a look inside a luxurious maximum-security prison in Norway
Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people in Norway in 2011, is suing the state for alleged violations of his human rights at Oslo Prison. Norway's prison system is regarded as one of the most humane ...
The Conversation1 个月
Even the much lauded Nordic prisons are facing overcrowding and understaffing
In many prisons, they’re entitled to conjugal visits with their spouse. Norway’s prison system is praised for its low recidivism rates (only 20% after two years), though it should be noted ...
Business Insider8 年
Go inside Norway's luxurious maximum-security prison
An American prison superintendent takes a tour of a maximum-security prison in Norway. Produced by Noah Friedman. Video footage courtesy of the Finnish broadcaster Yle. Follow BI Video ...
The Fresno Bee8 年
Let’s adapt Norway’s no-return prison system
Prisoners will return to prison within five years, compared to Halden Prison in Norway at 20 percent, the lowest in the world. Out of 5 million people, fewer than 4,000 are in Halden. Why?