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USA: in Maryland, many juvenile offenders languish in prison without parole (video)
In collaboration with the University of Maryland’s Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, John Yang reports on the uncertain fate of prisoners who are still serving life sentences for crimes they committed as minors.
Australiia : Christmas in prison: How female inmates cope and support each other a "sad and lonely" time
December 25th can be a chaotic mix of cheer and stress, but above all, it is a time of year dedicated to family. While most celebrate with their loved ones, for those in prison, Christmas is a complicated matter. “It has a bit more of an impact on the women,” said Superintendent Julie Steineuer fro…France: à la prison de Fleury-Mérogis, les détenus reçoivent leurs cadeaux de Noël
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USA: youth confinement
On any given day, over 48,000 youth in the United States are confined in facilities away from home as a result of juvenile justice or criminal justice involvement. Most are held in restrictive, correctional-style facilities, and thousands are held without even having had a trial.
Jamaica: judges still tossing children "behind bars" for uncontrollable behaviour, years after efforts started to end practice
Human rights advocacy group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has raised concerns that the practice has re-emerged and provided The Sunday Gleaner with statistics which suggest that in 2018, some 413 children (211 males and 203 girls) appeared before court, not for committing an offence but for exhibitin…
New Zealand: prison-grown fresh veggies feeding families in need
Fresh vegetables can be expensive at Christmas time, but needy Auckland families will be able to get some for free this year courtesy of New Zealand’s toughest prison. Boxes filled with fresh prison-grown veggies have been donated to the Salvation Army to distribute among families and individuals.
Honduras: gang fight in Honduran prison leaves at least 18 inmates dead
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - At least 18 inmates were killed and 16 wounded during a fight between rival gangs in a Honduran penitentiary on Friday, authorities said, in one of the worst recent outbreaks of prison violence in the country.
France: la prison, une épreuve aussi pour les familles (podcast)
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