Tag #Prison Reform

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Holloway: Systemic Failures in the British Prison System

Holloway" is a documentary showing six former inmates returning to the abandoned Holloway prison, revealing the cyclical nature of incarceration due to systemic failures and childhood trauma, and advocating for significant justice system reform.

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Brians 1 Prison's Specialized Unit Improves Inmate Well-being

A specialized unit at Brians 1 women's prison in Spain provides a supportive environment for vulnerable inmates, using positive reinforcement and trauma-informed care to improve their well-being and prepare them for reintegration into society; the program has shown success in reducing self-harm and ...

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Turkey Passes Amended Criminal Justice Law, Sparking Opposition Backlash

Turkey's parliament passed a law amending criminal and security measures, increasing penalties for certain crimes, expanding home confinement eligibility for specific groups, but notably excluding a Covid-19 related leniency provision, sparking opposition criticism.

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Wrongfully Convicted Man Forgives Confessed Killer After 36 Years

Leo Schofield, wrongly imprisoned for 36 years for his wife's murder, forgave the man who confessed to the crime, Jeremy Scott, in 2025, highlighting the impact of faith and the ongoing fight for justice.

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Turkey's 10th Judicial Package: Covid Release Omitted, Parole Reforms Introduced

Turkey's 10th Judicial Package, presented to parliament, excludes a Covid-19 release provision that would have freed 40,000 prisoners, but includes changes to parole eligibility, aiming for a standardized one-half sentence reduction for all crimes, subject to stricter conditional release criteria ma...

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Parents Seek Prison Inquiry into Murderer's Privileges

Marta del Castillo's parents will request an investigation into alleged preferential treatment—including access to a mobile phone, tablet, and wifi—for her murderer, Miguel Carcaño, in Herrera de la Mancha prison, following a Cuatro TV report; a prison investigation is already underway.

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theguardian.com
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57 Preventable Inmate Deaths Expose Systemic Failures in Australian Prisons

A Guardian Australia investigation found that 57 Australian inmates died by suicide in the past two decades due to known ligature points in their cells that were not removed by prison authorities, highlighting systemic failures and prompting calls for urgent reform.

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Former Inmate Appointed Deputy Director of Federal Bureau of Prisons

Joshua Smith, a former federal inmate pardoned by President Trump, was appointed Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), marking the first time a formerly incarcerated person holds such a position within the agency. He founded the Fourth Purpose, an inmate advocacy and rehabilitation...

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Former Prison Governor Veronica Bird on Transforming Failing Institutions

Veronica Bird, one of the UK's first female men's prison governors, discusses her 35-year career transforming failing prisons like Armley and Brockhill, highlighting issues such as drug smuggling and staff misconduct, and advocating for prison reform.

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Jenrick Calls for Armed Prison Officers to Combat Violence

Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick proposes arming prison officers with Tasers and baton rounds to address a rise in attacks, prompting debate with the Ministry of Justice and the Prison Officers' Association.

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zeit.de
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Hameln Prison Firefighting Program Aids Inmate Rehabilitation

Ten inmates at Hameln Youth Prison in Lower Saxony, Germany, completed a pilot firefighting program, demonstrating newly acquired skills; the program, initiated by Judge Michael Herrmann, aims to improve their rehabilitation and potentially lead to volunteer work in community safety.

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HMP Swinfen Hall: Prison Violence Hinders Rehabilitation, Raising Public Safety Concerns

Families of inmates at HMP Swinfen Hall, a prison in Lichfield with reported high rates of violence and inadequate rehabilitation programs, fear their loved ones are becoming more dangerous due to the unsafe conditions and lack of support.

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