#overcrowding in prisons

[indizombie]

The issue of overcrowding in prisons evident in this report is an important reminder of our overreliance on incarceration and the need for alternatives. Ministries of health play a critical role in protecting the basic human right to health. This report highlights the value of a health and human rights-focused approach in dealing with offenders, providing important insights into the specific steps that can be taken to improve our systems, for people in prison and for all of society.

Carina Ferreira-Borges, WHO regional advisor for alcohol, illicit drugs and prison health

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Overcrowding in Prisons

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Yellow or Orange with text circles

South Africa

I can't read the letters

No luck reading a full circle. "EX-PRISONER"?

Appears to say "CORRECTIONS" twice around each circle.

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🇮🇱 … another awful, detestable, despicable, deplorable Israeli official!! — Ben Gvir …

By: Sawssane F. Consultant Manager Organization, from LinkedIn …

“The execution of a number of arrested Palestinians, is the request that made the Israeli occupation's security minister Itamar Ben Gvir, as a solution to the overcrowded Israeli prisons and “the incarceration problem".

The type of statement that the US and other western governments seem to not be offended by while continuing to provide their political, financial and military support to the colonial regime.

Palestinians arrested for resisting a terror occupation and fighting for their dignity and independence are certainly not the ones to be labeled as "terrorists". … 🇮🇱

@hrexach …

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from Is deep brain stimulation a treatment option for anorexia nervosa?

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“EARLY ADDITIONS TO PENITENTIARIES LIKELY FROM RIOTS,” Montreal Star. November 8, 1932. Page 1. ---- Overcrowding Believed in Part to Blame For Some Disorders ---- FULL INQUIRY MADE ---- Each Convict's Story is Heard in Confidence at Kingston --- OTTAWA, Nov. 8— (Star Special by Staff Correspondent)— The probabilities are that, out of the disturbances which have occurred in certain of the penitentiaries, there will come an early enlargement of some of these institutions or the construction of additional buildings. 

The prisons when built did not contemplate the population which they now house. The convicts incarcerated number about 4500. 

This is double of what it was a few years ago. 

From time to time, there have been additions but, constructed by prison labor, the operations are very slow. Thus, at Kingston, a new building, now nearing completion, has been under way for eight years, but it is being utilized and another one fitted up to relieve the congestion, 

WORK MAY BE EXPEDITED If it be decided to add to the accommodation or otherwise improve that which exists in the penitentiaries, it will not be surprising if the work may be expedited by letting of contract. 

At St. Vincent de Paul, two outbreaks have occurred, the major one on Friday and a small affair yesterday. The trouble is declared to be wholly out of sympathy with the convicts at Kingston. 

The investigation which is going on at Portsmouth is said to be very thorough. The story of each convict is being heard and treated a confidential. At St. Vincent de Paul, similar lines are likely to be followed. Then, when the reports are received, there will be decision as to whether anything demanding amendment which is disclosed as to conditions in the Institutions or treatment of the convicts justifies public investigation.

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Minister says action being done to prevent domestic abuse prisoners from being freed early tomorrow

Minister says action being done to prevent domestic abuse prisoners from being freed early tomorrow #domesticabusers

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According to local NGOs, in 56 out of 190 Italian prison facilities the overcrowding rate is above 150%. The Italian parliament's recent approval of a new law to improve prison conditions has ignited a fiery political debate. Intending to address the long-standing issues within Italy's carceral system — in particular overcrowding — the so-called "prison decree" promises an increase in prison staff and a simplified process for early release, among other measures. Yet while some have hailed the decree, others argue that it will not do enough to address the true problems plaguing the system. The decree's proponents are particularly concentrated in the centre-right Forza Italia party, which is part of Italy's governing coalition. They see it as a leap forward in efforts to tackle overcrowding and bring down the alarming number of inmates taking their own lives. Supporters argue that for too long, the issue of prison reform has been ignored, with previous governments failing to make substantial progress. "Overcrowding and suicides committed in prison are serious problems that are being dealt with for the first time in 15 years, following a lack of progress by left-wing parties on this front," Forza Italia MP Pietro Pittalis says. "Rights protection and security are the main priorities." Nonetheless, despite the government’s optimism, the decree has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organisations and prison reform advocates.

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Overcrowded prisons in The Philippines, with 122 degrees temperatures.

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Probably the most teeth-gnashingly infuriating thing about true crime stuff is that you have some people who could not be more clearly repeat offenders who get a slap on the wrist, get out of prison in a couple of years, and do in fact go on to do worse--

And then you have stories about people where you go, 'that seems kinda justified actually' and the story is like 'and they will never be out of prison Ever and were put in solitary for decades because the state says torture's okay when they're doing it.'

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UK may rent prison spaces abroad to prevent overcrowding | In Trend Today

UK may rent prison spaces abroad to prevent overcrowding Read Full Text or Full Article on MAG NEWS

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The most common cause of death in prisons was suicide, with a much higher rate than in the wider community, the report found. In addition, findings showed that one in five Member States reported prison overcrowding, which has various negative consequences for health. The report suggested that alternative non-custodial measures are considered for offenses that do not present a high risk to society and where more effective measures exist, such as diversion to treatment for drug use disorders.

‘WHO reveals one-third of prisoners in Europe suffer mental health disorders’, UN News

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drive to georgia to look at an empty field where a bunch of people died of dysentery

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Prison Reform Movement: Rina Palta: ACLU: Counties Opting For Incarceration, Not Rehabilitation

Source:The FreeState California has so many people in their corrections system as far as inmates. And so many inmates that they are now under a court order to reduce the size of their inmate population. Not by accident because they arrest too many people. Fill up their prisons with inmates, basically just warehousing them. There are some exceptions and are left to wonder what to do with them once…

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Another 'creature' to loathe!! Ben Gvir ...

"The far-right national security minister says the death penalty is a 'partial solution' to prisons bursting with Palestinian captives."