Former Children's Laureate Credits Mother's Intervention for Turning Point
Connor Allen, Wales' former Children's Laureate, recounts how his mother's decision to call the police after he assaulted her at 16 led to a turning point and his eventual success as a writer and actor, highlighting the importance of second chances and community support.
Former Children's Laureate Credits Mother's Intervention for Turning Point
Connor Allen, Wales' former Children's Laureate, recounts how his mother's decision to call the police after he assaulted her at 16 led to a turning point and his eventual success as a writer and actor, highlighting the importance of second chances and community support.
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44% Bias Score
Iceland Foods' Initiative to Employ Ex-Offenders Reduces Reoffending
Iceland Foods has hired over 680 ex-offenders since 2022, aiming to reduce reoffending and prison populations by offering jobs and support; the initiative excludes sex offenders, arsonists, and those convicted of domestic violence involving children.
Iceland Foods' Initiative to Employ Ex-Offenders Reduces Reoffending
Iceland Foods has hired over 680 ex-offenders since 2022, aiming to reduce reoffending and prison populations by offering jobs and support; the initiative excludes sex offenders, arsonists, and those convicted of domestic violence involving children.
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48% Bias Score
Mother Opposes Parole for Son's Killer
In 2008, Ryan Leslie murdered his 14-week-old son, Cameron, in Newtownabbey; in 2011, he received a 17-year minimum life sentence and is now eligible for parole, prompting Cameron's mother, Sheree Black, to submit a victim impact statement expressing her opposition to his release.
Mother Opposes Parole for Son's Killer
In 2008, Ryan Leslie murdered his 14-week-old son, Cameron, in Newtownabbey; in 2011, he received a 17-year minimum life sentence and is now eligible for parole, prompting Cameron's mother, Sheree Black, to submit a victim impact statement expressing her opposition to his release.
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60% Bias Score
German TV Series Explores Fictional Prison Release Program
A Better Place", a new German TV series, follows a fictional prison release program in Rheinstadt, Germany, where 300 inmates are released, given housing and jobs, and monitored by Trust program staff, with varying degrees of success, highlighting the complexities of reintegration and the perspectiv...
German TV Series Explores Fictional Prison Release Program
A Better Place", a new German TV series, follows a fictional prison release program in Rheinstadt, Germany, where 300 inmates are released, given housing and jobs, and monitored by Trust program staff, with varying degrees of success, highlighting the complexities of reintegration and the perspectiv...
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52% Bias Score
US Newspapers Adopt 'Right-to-be-Forgotten' Policies for Old Crime Stories
US newspapers are implementing "right-to-be-forgotten" policies, removing names or deleting old crime stories to help the 70 million Americans with past arrests or convictions rebuild their lives, prompted by ethical concerns and societal impacts of persistent online records.
US Newspapers Adopt 'Right-to-be-Forgotten' Policies for Old Crime Stories
US newspapers are implementing "right-to-be-forgotten" policies, removing names or deleting old crime stories to help the 70 million Americans with past arrests or convictions rebuild their lives, prompted by ethical concerns and societal impacts of persistent online records.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Prison Pilot Program Reduces Recidivism and Costs
A four-year pilot program at a Dutch prison in Middelburg, allowing inmates to work and maintain family ties during their sentences, significantly reduced recidivism and state costs, prompting calls for legislative changes to enable its continuation.
Dutch Prison Pilot Program Reduces Recidivism and Costs
A four-year pilot program at a Dutch prison in Middelburg, allowing inmates to work and maintain family ties during their sentences, significantly reduced recidivism and state costs, prompting calls for legislative changes to enable its continuation.
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44% Bias Score
England Riots: Children's Involvement Driven by Police Distrust, Lack of Opportunities
A report reveals that hundreds of children, some as young as 11, participated in England's 2023 riots, primarily driven by deep-seated distrust of the police and a lack of opportunities, not far-right ideologies; the report raises concerns about the unusually harsh punishments many received.
England Riots: Children's Involvement Driven by Police Distrust, Lack of Opportunities
A report reveals that hundreds of children, some as young as 11, participated in England's 2023 riots, primarily driven by deep-seated distrust of the police and a lack of opportunities, not far-right ideologies; the report raises concerns about the unusually harsh punishments many received.
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28% Bias Score
Italy's Overcrowded Prisons: A €3.3 Billion Annual Cost and 68.7% Recidivism Rate"
Italy's prison system faces a €3.3 billion annual cost due to 62,000 inmates in 48,000 spaces, resulting in inhumane conditions, 221 deaths (80 suicides) in 2024, and a 68.7% recidivism rate, highlighting the need for reform.
Italy's Overcrowded Prisons: A €3.3 Billion Annual Cost and 68.7% Recidivism Rate"
Italy's prison system faces a €3.3 billion annual cost due to 62,000 inmates in 48,000 spaces, resulting in inhumane conditions, 221 deaths (80 suicides) in 2024, and a 68.7% recidivism rate, highlighting the need for reform.
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60% Bias Score
UK Launches Employment Councils to Cut Crime, Help Ex-Offenders Find Jobs
A new UK government initiative is launching 11 regional employment councils to help ex-offenders find jobs, partnering with businesses like Co-op and Iceland to reduce the 80% reoffending rate and improve employment prospects for those leaving prison.
UK Launches Employment Councils to Cut Crime, Help Ex-Offenders Find Jobs
A new UK government initiative is launching 11 regional employment councils to help ex-offenders find jobs, partnering with businesses like Co-op and Iceland to reduce the 80% reoffending rate and improve employment prospects for those leaving prison.
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48% Bias Score
Madrid Sees Surge in Juvenile Crime, Highlighting Need for Social Reform
Madrid's 2023 juvenile crime statistics show a 40% increase in sexual assaults and a 12% rise in threats, with 2,770 arrests; 4,065 of 6,926 arrested 16-18-year-olds had prior arrests, prompting calls for social reform and preventative programs. A Madrid program, Pinardi, boasts a 100% success rate ...
Madrid Sees Surge in Juvenile Crime, Highlighting Need for Social Reform
Madrid's 2023 juvenile crime statistics show a 40% increase in sexual assaults and a 12% rise in threats, with 2,770 arrests; 4,065 of 6,926 arrested 16-18-year-olds had prior arrests, prompting calls for social reform and preventative programs. A Madrid program, Pinardi, boasts a 100% success rate ...
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36% Bias Score
Ukrainian Soldiers Find Healing at Mount Athos
Twenty-two Ukrainian soldiers injured in the war against Russia participated in a four-day psychological support program at Mount Athos, Greece, visiting monasteries and engaging in religious activities to aid in their rehabilitation from the three-year conflict that has resulted in thousands of civ...
Ukrainian Soldiers Find Healing at Mount Athos
Twenty-two Ukrainian soldiers injured in the war against Russia participated in a four-day psychological support program at Mount Athos, Greece, visiting monasteries and engaging in religious activities to aid in their rehabilitation from the three-year conflict that has resulted in thousands of civ...
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44% Bias Score
UK Ex-Offender Employment Rate Hits 31.1% within Six Months of Release
In the UK, 31.1% of released prisoners are employed within six months, a substantial rise from 26% the previous year and more than double the post-pandemic rate, with companies like Timpson leading the way by employing 12% ex-offenders, demonstrating a commitment to rehabilitation and reducing recid...
UK Ex-Offender Employment Rate Hits 31.1% within Six Months of Release
In the UK, 31.1% of released prisoners are employed within six months, a substantial rise from 26% the previous year and more than double the post-pandemic rate, with companies like Timpson leading the way by employing 12% ex-offenders, demonstrating a commitment to rehabilitation and reducing recid...
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44% Bias Score