Wednesday, May 03, 2023, 12-1PM – HTB 209
Justice, Humanity, and Rehabilitation: Best Practices from Abroad
Andrew Clark (Director, Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy), Presenter
Until the early 90s and 2000s, Norwegian correctional facilities were run much like their American counterparts. Norway overhauled its prison system through a commitment to human rights, high standards and reinvention, resulting in a system prioritizing rehabilitation and reintegration into society.The result is a correctional service thatproduces greater societal safety than most countries in the world, both for incarcerated individuals and those working with them.Andrew Clark will address lessons from Norway and discuss changes the U.S. could make to center humanity and rehabilitation in our justice system.
Students, staff, and faculty are all welcome to attend. Please feel to share with interested students.
For more information, contact: UConn IMRP at ipecksagaya@uconn.edu