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Judge Overturns Total Prison Smoking Ban
By: Arthur Weinreb
The Federal Court of Canada ruled that a penitentiary directive is invalid insofar as it prevents prisoners from smoking outside but within the boundaries of the prison. more...
What is Compassionate Release?
By: Deborah Aldridge
Federal law provides for the early release of prisoners based on a predetermined set of criteria, but is it wise in all cases? Their is debate on both sides. more...
By: Rupert Taylor
Rather than punishing criminals and using long sentences to deter others, Denmark focusses on getting the few people it does jail ready for life outside. more...
By: Rupert Taylor
As more white-collar criminals go to jail there is a growing demand for coaching on how to survive behind bars. more...
The Effectiveness of Get Tough on Crime Policies
By: Neal Litherland
For decades now, get touch policies on those convicted of crime have been used to try and "clean up" the streets. Are these methods really making America safer? more...
Coping When a Loved One is in Prison
Dealing with a family member in prison can be a challenge for those left behind, who may feel anger, grief, guilt, betrayal, overwhelmed and isolation from the community. more...
Guantanamo Bay Prison to Close Soon
By: Cheron Taylor
The Guantanamo Bay prison houses those unprotected by the Geneva Conventions and detains alleged enemy combatants against the U.S.--The place is slated to fall. more...
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