Inside Halden Fengsel, a high-security prison in Norway, inmates choose their own clothing. Knockoff track suits from designer brands such as Karl Lagerfeld are favoured. They buy fresh produce from their well-stocked grocery store and chop onions with knives from their shared kitchens. They play in bands and walk in the woods and pray in […]
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About 2 out of 3 Americans released from jails and prisons per year are arrested again, and 50% are re-incarcerated. In Norway, that rate is as low as 20%. As more U.S. states seek to improve their correctional systems, the Norwegian model could prove key. It aims to create a less hostile environment, both for […]