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Youth in Niger fight to escape violence and crime amid Boko Haram's threat and low education levels.
Critics argue military-style boot camps like Discovery Challenge Academy are harsh rehabilitation methods.
In a Florida prison, Superintendent Bill Wilson guides Sir Trevor McDonald through death row, where he meets cop killer Benjamin Ritchie, who expresses his belief that he remains a danger to society.
A letter hidden in a pregnancy test reveals the harsh realities of China's prison factories, prompting an investigation into the exploitation of inmates.
In Germany, journalist Frank Seibert examines the effectiveness of incarceration, highlighting high recidivism rates and alternative rehabilitation methods, including Norway's 'normality principle.
HMP Durham, one of Britain's oldest prisons, faces significant challenges with a high turnover of nearly 300 new male prisoners each week, addressing issues of drugs, violence, and mental health.
In the United States, the number of incarcerated juveniles equals the total number of prisoners in France, with many facing harsh conditions in detention.
Armavir Prison in Armenia represents a strategic effort to combat the influence of the "Thieves in Law" criminal brotherhood by isolating their members from other inmates.
Spain's mixed-gender prisons, which integrate male and female inmates, raise critical questions about rehabilitation, safety, and gender dynamics in incarceration.
Europe's prison system is struggling with overcrowding and high re-offending rates, prompting Germany and Finland to explore open structures for rehabilitation.
Pregnant women in Alabama's Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women face significant challenges that impact both their lives and the well-being of their newborns.
Inmates in California's administrative segregation units receive just 10 hours of exercise per week while wearing stab vests for protection.
Ugandan children fear abduction by the Lord's Resistance Army in Northern Uganda.
Twelve anti-personnel mines and ten anti-tank mines are found in a single area, illustrating the ongoing dangers faced by civilians in Afghanistan.
An ex-correction officer reveals the truth about America's dangerous jails in this full video.
The Supreme Court allows police force if they believe lives are threatened, raising debate on justification.
Nine Australians were arrested in 2005 for attempting to export heroin from Bali, with Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran receiving death sentences.
Eastern State Penitentiary attracts thousands of tourists each Halloween, transforming into a haunted house that raises concerns about prison tourism.
9,000 juveniles are detained in adult prisons throughout the Philippines, facing harsh conditions and a cycle of crime and neglect.
Today marks one month of protests in Colombia against poverty and state violence.
127 Cambodian Americans are deported from the United States to Cambodia, a country many left as children and do not remember.
Conscientious objectors in South Korea face jail or three years of prison work instead of military service.
Punishment for minor offenses, such as graffiti, has been shown to impact crime rates in cities like York, where crime has been declining for decades.
A drone pilot explains how easy it is to smuggle contraband into prison using fishing line and a simple remote control setup.
David Garcia could be Arizona's first Latino governor as Andrew Gilliam wins in Tallahassee.
Changi prison's harsh conditions reflect Singapore's unique penal code focused on societal benefit.
2,000 international journalists entered Gaza to cover a 50-day war, while local reporters now document the ongoing impact of violence and a blockade on daily life.
The Department of Corrections uses Ruger weapons while addressing declining inmate numbers in America.
Only 30 prisoners remain at Guantanamo Bay, a stark decline from the 780 held in the early 2000s amid ongoing legal and health challenges.
Haiti's notorious Port-au-Prince prison houses thousands of inmates without trial, facing conditions deemed sub-human by the United Nations.
More than 4,000 prisoners are crammed into the PSmore Correctional Center in Cape Town, which has a capacity of just 1,619.
Solitary confinement, initially introduced in the late 18th century by Quakers as a means of rehabilitation, has evolved into a controversial practice within the American prison system.
In Zimbabwe's prisons, severe overcrowding, rampant disease, and starvation lead to dire human rights violations, as highlighted by politician Rory Bennett's accounts.
Hector Bravo Ferrell worked for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for 16 years before resigning in December 2022 to expose systemic issues.
The California Model aims to reform prisons but faces challenges, including numerous attempted murders.
Michael, a veteran, shares his experiences in a veterans-only housing unit that provides therapy and support for issues like PTSD and addiction.
130 convicted sex offenders live in Miracle Village, a township in Southern Florida designed to provide them with a supportive community.
The United States imprisons over 20% of the world's prisoners, surpassing Stalin's Gulags.
The number of female prisoners in Sierra Leone has more than doubled in the last three years, reflecting deep issues in the legal system.
Over 500 inmates are housed in Bainbridge prison, where severe malnutrition and disease contribute to high mortality rates among prisoners.
Glenn McGinniss awaits execution on death row, reflecting on his past and racial bias in Texas.
In Madagascar, young girls accused of minor crimes are imprisoned without trial, often for years, as journalist Datshiane Navanayagam investigates their plight.
In Mexico, nearly ninety thousand individuals are imprisoned without trial due to mandatory pre-trial detention policies amid the ongoing war on drugs.
Cell phones, considered contraband, have made their way into prisons in the thousands, allowing incarcerated individuals to share their daily lives on TikTok.
The U.S. has 2.2 million prisoners, many of whom are nonviolent offenders facing dire conditions.
45 people are currently on death row in Oklahoma, including Julius Darius Jones, who has faced execution for over 20 years despite claims of racial bias in his trial.
Around 450 prisoners await execution on death row in Texas, including Oswaldo Soriano, who has been there for 10 years.
Over 1000 South African tourists are incarcerated in Thailand's prisons, facing harsh conditions.
