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The Importance of Rehabilitation in the Prison System
09:15 - 15:47 (06:31)
The author discusses the damaging effects of exclusively punitive prison systems on society and calls for a rehabilitative approach to prevent recidivism. He cites the case of Usman Khan, the London Bridge killer, who spent eight years in high security prison before committing his crimes, demonstrating the failure of current methods.
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The author argues for dismantling traditional prisons and replacing them with alternative, more progressive models of incarceration based on the Norwegian approach.
09:15 - 10:53 (01:37)
Summary
The author argues for dismantling traditional prisons and replacing them with alternative, more progressive models of incarceration based on the Norwegian approach. He cites the failure of the current system to prevent drug trafficking in prisons as evidence of its shortcomings.
ChapterThe Importance of Rehabilitation in the Prison System
Episode#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs
PodcastModern Wisdom
The longer we send people to prisons, the more they will learn about crime rather than anything useful, turning them into better criminals.
10:53 - 12:01 (01:08)
Summary
The longer we send people to prisons, the more they will learn about crime rather than anything useful, turning them into better criminals. This could lead to a continuous increase in the prison population and high levels of violent crime just like in the United States.
ChapterThe Importance of Rehabilitation in the Prison System
Episode#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs
PodcastModern Wisdom
David Gauke, former UK Justice Secretary, discusses the need for prison reform to prevent individuals from returning to a life of crime and how it can affect their ability to find employment and reconnect with loved ones.
12:01 - 15:47 (03:46)
Summary
David Gauke, former UK Justice Secretary, discusses the need for prison reform to prevent individuals from returning to a life of crime and how it can affect their ability to find employment and reconnect with loved ones.