Tag: Prison Reform
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NT Corrections shifts to rehabilitation: from crisis to reform
Introduction: A new direction for rehabilitation The Northern Territory Department of Corrections has unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul its rehabilitation services, declaring a move away from fragmented care toward a cohesive, outcomes-focused system. Officials say the reforms are designed to reduce recidivism, improve prisoner reintegration, and deliver safer communities across the Territory. From crisis…
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NT Corrections unveils reform-first plan to reboot prisoner rehabilitation
Overview: A shift in approach for Northern Territory Corrections The Northern Territory Department of Corrections has announced a sweeping overhaul of its rehabilitation services, signaling a move away from fragmented programs toward a cohesive, reform-focused strategy. The goal is clear: reduce recidivism, improve outcomes for people in custody, and modernize the territory’s approach to rehabilitation…
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Dominic Noonan: Early release sparks ban from parts of Greater Manchester
Exclusive revelation: early release amid emergency measures The release of Dominic Noonan, the 61-year-old figure long associated with Manchester’s gangland history, has raised questions about the use of emergency measures implemented by the Labour government. The Manchester Evening News has reported that Noonan was released from prison before serving half his sentence, a decision described…
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Viral Video Claims ISIS Operative Using Phone in Bengaluru Jail: Karnataka Govt Reacts
Rising Alarm Over Security in Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Jail A video circulating on social media has sparked widespread concern after purported footage shows an inmate, described in some reports as linked to ISIS operatives and a rapist, using a mobile phone inside Parappana Agrahara Central Jail in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The clip, which has since gone…
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Freed Palestinian prisoner recounts torture and deaths in Israeli detention
Alarming allegations from a freed detainee A Palestinian man freed after nearly two years in Israeli custody has leveled serious accusations of systematic torture, humiliation, and death inside detention facilities. Akram al Basyouni, 45, from northern Gaza, described his experiences after his deportation and release, saying that detainees in Israeli shelters and military bases suffered…
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Cork Prison Drug Overdoses and Seizures Since 2020
Overview: Cork Prison faces rising drug issues and overdoses New data released by the Department of Justice, based on figures from the Irish Prison Service (IPS), shows a troubling pattern of drug activity and overdoses inside Cork Prison. In the 14 months up to September 2025 there were five recorded overdoses in Cork Prison, as…
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Nueva Ecija Commits 60 Hectares for BuCor Regional Prison in Palayan City
Overview: A Landmark Land Donation for Regional Corrections The provincial government of Nueva Ecija has taken a significant step toward modernizing the country’s correctional system by committing to donate 60 hectares of land for a Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) regional facility in Palayan City. This move aligns with BuCor’s broader regionalization plan, which seeks to…
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Nueva Ecija commits 60 hectares for BuCor regional facility in Palayan City
Nueva Ecija commits 60 hectares for BuCor regional facility The provincial government of Nueva Ecija has pledged to donate 60 hectares of land in Palayan City for a regional correctional facility under the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor). The move is part of BuCor’s broader regionalization plan, which seeks to establish modern, self-contained prisons across the…
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Writing About Oneself in Detention: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Introduction to Writing Workshops in Detention In a poignant documentary titled “Ecrire sur soi en prison,” we witness the transformative power of writing for inmates. Led by Khaled Miloudi, a former robber turned poet, and Marie-Pierre Valcke, a dedicated educator, these workshops in the Maison d’arrêt de Chambéry provide a safe space for self-expression. The…
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Nazi Figure Changes Gender to Avoid Men’s Prison
In a shocking turn of events that has sent ripples throughout Europe, Marla-Svenja Liebich, a notorious German neo-Nazi previously known as Sven Liebich, has changed her gender in a bid to avoid incarceration in a male prison. This audacious move has not only sparked debates about gender identity but also raised serious questions about the…