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The Norwegian prison where inmates are treated like people

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Nicholas

The Guardian Newspaper On Bastoy prison island in Norway, the prisoners, some of whom are murderers and rapists, live in conditions that critics brand ‘cushy’ and ‘luxurious’. Yet it has by far the lowest reoffending rate in Europe. ” …justice … Continue reading →

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Why Newly-Released Prisoners Make Great Entrepreneurs

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Nicholas

Jeff Smith, a former Missouri State senator, spent a year in prison for conspiracy and attempt to obstruct the Federal Election Commission during his 2004 campaign. He describes prison as “teeming with smart, ambitious men whose business instincts were in many cases … Continue reading →

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