In Norway, Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Iceland, life in prison resembles the outside world as much as possible. However, like any prison system, they aren't perfect. Criminal policies in these ...

One of Bastøy Prison's most famous inmates was Arnfinn Nesset, who murdered 22 people, making him Norway's most infamous serial killer. Amazingly, he only served 12 years and was released for ...

Correction officers spend unstructured time with the incarcerated in the new model, hoping to stem problems before they start ...

Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people in Norway in 2011, is suing the state for alleged violations of his human rights at Oslo Prison. Norway's prison system is regarded as one of the most humane ...

An American prison superintendent takes a tour of a maximum-security prison in Norway. Produced by Noah Friedman. Video footage courtesy of the Finnish broadcaster Yle. Follow BI Video ...

On top of that, when criminals in Norway leave prison, they stay out. It has one of the lowest recidivism rates in the world at 20%. The US has one of the highest: 76.6% of prisoners are re ...

Prisoners will return to prison within five years, compared to Halden Prison in Norway at 20 percent, the lowest in the world. Out of 5 million people, fewer than 4,000 are in Halden. Why?

Friday listed on Norway’s sanctions regime for Russia. Furthermore, Oslo introduces trade restrictions on equipment and ...

Emma Nolan ’18 performed 14 interviews with Norwegian prison officials in research on comparative punishment practices. Emma Nolan exploring the fjords of Bergen, a city on the west coast of Norway.

The penal systems in Norway, Sweden and Denmark are internationally known for their focus on rehabilitation and reintegration ...

If you’ve never wondered who made the chair you’re sitting on, here’s the answer: prisoners.

Or that prison staff train for two years, as in Norway, and not the 12 weeks required to become a correction officer in Connecticut. William Mulligan, the deputy correction commissioner ...