By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski and Virgilio Murillo
The Belize Central Prison has implemented several measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus among inmates and staff. Learn about these efforts and some of the positive outcomes resulting from collaboration to combat COVID-19.
Prisons have long been breeding grounds for communicable diseases, so when COVID-19 hit, those working in corrections were accustomed to the health and safety protocol intended to reduce the spread of the virus. Despite this, the coronavirus has spread rampantly within facilities. In this episode, learn about additional controversial measures aimed at stopping COVID-19 from spreading.
By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski
Prisons are breeding grounds for infectious diseases. Learn about several initiatives correctional facilities have taken in order to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
By Dr. Gary Deel
Can the U.S. criminal justice system be reformed to rehabilitate inmates? Learn how Norway’s correctional system is based on the idea that no offender is beyond the capacity for rehabilitation.
By Dr. Gary Deel
Why are recidivism rates in the U.S. so high? Learn how Norway’s correctional system, which has very low recidivism rates, is structured differently. What could the U.S. correctional system do differently to change its approach to rehabilitative justice?
By Dr. Gary Deel
What is the purpose of the criminal justice system? In the first part of this series, learn how the system is focused on punishment and vengeance, which makes it very difficult to implement restorative justice practices.
Coronavirus has taken a huge toll on correctional officers and their families. Learn about new guidelines to protect staff as well as changes to LODD benefits that ensure the families of officers killed by COVID-19 will receive benefits.
During an international webinar, correctional professionals discuss the use of alternative prison models in countries like Denmark and Sweden. Learn about the benefits these countries have experienced with reduced recidivism rates and rehabilitated inmates.