Why is the U.S. reluctant to adopt the Scandinavian prison model?
About this episode
The episode explores the reasons behind the U.S.'s reluctance to adopt the Scandinavian prison model despite attempts by several states.
A handful of states from California, Pennsylvania to Maine have tried to adopt a more rehabilitative Scandinavian prison model. But such models have failed to be replicated at large scale. Why? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
People in this episode
Host: Meghna Chakrabarti
Topics covered
- prison reform
- rehabilitation
- Scandinavian model
- U.S. justice system
- state policies
Keywords
- prison model
- rehabilitation
- California
- Pennsylvania
- Maine
- U.S. justice system
- Scandinavian
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: California, Pennsylvania, Maine
Books & works: Scandinavian prison model
Places: U.S.
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