Correction officers spend unstructured time with the incarcerated in the new model, hoping to stem problems before they start ...
If you’ve never wondered who made the chair you’re sitting on, here’s the answer: prisoners.
One of Bastøy Prison's most famous inmates was Arnfinn Nesset, who murdered 22 people, making him Norway's most infamous serial killer. Amazingly, he only served 12 years and was released for ...
The penal systems in Norway, Sweden and Denmark are internationally known for their focus on rehabilitation and reintegration ...
Emma Nolan ’18 performed 14 interviews with Norwegian prison officials in research on comparative punishment practices. Emma Nolan exploring the fjords of Bergen, a city on the west coast of Norway.
On a remote, pine tree-covered island off the coast of Norway, there’s a prison like no other. Bastoy Prison, often referred to as the world’s most luxurious prison, sits on an idyllic piece ...
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 ...