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There's a lot of different reasons. One, if you look good, you feel good, you know, and I don't think we should be tearing down people the way that our prison system does. And yes, we committed a crime, but we are all human beings, right? So you might want to look good for a visit, for a court appearance, all different kinds of reasons, or just because you want to feel good that day.
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Prison life is rarely easy, but some facilities take a very different approach. Bastoy Prison in Norway, for example, is often described as one of the most humane prisons in the world. Located on a quiet island, it functions more like a small village than a traditional prison. Inmates take part in farming, fishing, and daily upkeep, learning responsibility and independence. Education, therapy, and skill-building are central to life there, helping people prepare for life after release. This respectful, rehabilitation-focused system has been linked to significantly lower reoffending rates.
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Around about 3 and 3:30 they gonna start turning on lights and calling for the diabetics and people with medical issues that have to go to pill line early in the morning.
Between 4:30 and 5 they gonna start calling to go to breakfast.
Everybody start moving around while you still sleeping trying to get that last little bit of sleep before they turn the fluorescent lights at 6:00am. That's when the whole dorm start looking like a big warehouse. Lights everywhere, everybody getting up, running around, grabbing their towels, trying to beat each other to the shower before the water starts getting cold.
Around about 7:00 we all got to start preparing to make sure that we are in position on our bed sitting up getting ready to get counted.
7:55 you gonna hear him come on the loud speaker: "Clear count! Work call! Work call!" Everybody starts grabbing all their stuff running out to the door. You living in a prison on the compound with about nine other dorms. About 120 inmates in each dorm so when they call 'work call' you got to compete with all these dorms to get out there and get to your job.
So everybody come outside the dorm they line up in the straight line. About every 20 feet you gonna see a group of officers standing there to make sure that you walking inside the yellow line. If you step one inch over the yellow line they gonna yell your name: "Get back in line, prisoner. Get back in line, inmate. You ain't free. You ain't home." They gonna be the first to remind you that you locked up.
Once you get to your job you got about 10 to 15 minutes to make sure that you at your job and the compound is clear. If you're caught on the compound after those 10 to 15 minutes, you're going to jail.
Find about 11:45 you gonna start heading back to your dorm and get ready for that afternoon count. After they clear that you get to go to lunch. They call the dorm out one by one.
Once you eat your lunch you go back to your dorm for about 30 minutes. Then they open up the compound and you hear come across the loud speaker: "Work call!" That's PM work call. You go back to work, you get off your job, you go back to your dorm.
We got about 30 or 45 minutes before they call count time. Everybody running to the showers trying to get an early shower so they can get it out the way.
Me personally, I like to shower late at night because I wanna go to bed fresh. I'm not one of those that wanna come in from work round about four or five take a shower then go back outside walk up that long hill to dinner and sweating and come back in put my night clothes on then go to bed. To me that's nasty.
We just repeating the same cycle just different times a day. They really try to let us go to the canteen on the weekend and then you still fighting with about nine other dorms to get to the canteen. So it ain't guaranteed that you even gonna make it to the canteen. That's a day in prison y'all.
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Spain’s Aranjuez Prison stands out for putting family connections at the heart of rehabilitation. What makes it unique is that certain inmates are allowed to live with their young children inside specially designed family units. This setup helps preserve parent-child bonds and supports emotional well-being on both sides. The prison also provides childcare services and educational programs, ensuring children continue to grow and learn despite their circumstances. It’s an approach that recognizes how important family stability can be in reducing future crime.
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Champ-Dollon Prison in Switzerland is known for its modern outlook and focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment alone. Set in a scenic location, the facility emphasizes humane treatment and preparation for life beyond prison walls. Inmates are encouraged to enroll in educational and vocational programs that teach practical, real-world skills. Courses range from carpentry to basic computer training, giving prisoners tools they can actually use after release. The goal is clear: reintegration, not isolation.
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Austria’s Justice Center Leoben is often highlighted as an example of forward-thinking prison design. Surrounded by a calm environment, the facility prioritizes education, creativity, and rehabilitation. News outlets frequently point to Leoben as a symbol of Austria’s progressive correctional philosophy. Inmates have access to vocational training, academic courses, and even artistic programs that help them develop new interests and abilities. The modern design itself is meant to reduce stress and encourage positive behavior.
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Cebu Prison in the Philippines became famous worldwide for its unexpected approach to rehabilitation. The facility gained attention for its large-scale inmate dance routines, which promote discipline, teamwork, and physical fitness. These performances helped change public perceptions of prison life while boosting morale inside the facility. Beyond dancing, Cebu Prison also offers educational and job-training programs aimed at preparing inmates for reintegration. The focus is on building confidence, structure, and community.
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HMP Addiewell in Scotland is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on education and rehabilitation. Operated privately under a government contract, the prison is designed to help inmates rebuild their lives. It offers a wide range of learning opportunities, from basic literacy and numeracy to vocational training and higher education courses. Inmates can also gain work experience that improves their chances of employment after release. The overall aim is long-term change, not short-term punishment.
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