Further developments in the prison systems of central and eastern Europe: achievements, problems and objectives
In: Publication series 41
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In: Home Office research study 128
In: A Home Office Research and Planning Unit report
In: Home Office research study 109
In: A Home Office Research and Planning Unit report
In: FP, Heft 160, S. 30-33
ISSN: 0015-7228
In: FP, Heft 160, S. 30-31
ISSN: 0015-7228
The global prison population is on the rise, with upwards of 9 million people now doing time. Countries are now locking up more of their citizens than ever before. This troubling trend has left jails severely overcrowded, costs booming, and countless prisoners waiting years for justice. National-level statistics are presented. Adapted from the source document.
In: Policy Press shorts. Insights
How many people are imprisoned across the globe? What factors can help explain variations in the use of imprisonment in different countries? What ethical considerations should apply to the way imprisonment is used? Providing a comprehensive account of prison populations the world over, this international book links prison statistics from the past fifteen years with insights from four well-respected experts on how prisons and prison populations are managed and the implications of these management techniques moving forward.
In: Policy Press Shorts Insights
How many people are imprisoned across the globe? What factors can help explain variations in the use of imprisonment in different countries? What ethical considerations should apply to the way imprisonment is used? Providing a comprehensive account of prison populations worldwide, this new work links prison statistics from the last 15 years with considerations of how prisons and prison populations are managed. With commentary from its well-known, respected authors on what is meant by an ethical approach to the use of imprisonment, and how this can be sustained in ever more challenging social, economic and political environments, this book is a major contribution to the knowledge of those currently debating prisons and the use of imprisonment, whether from academic, policy, practitioner, activist or lay perspectives. Its accessible, informative infographics also make it an engaging read and a valuable teaching resource for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in criminology, law, political science, and public policy