Prisoners Choose to Save Prison From Fire Rather Than Escape
Norway: Prisoners from the Arendal Prison have chosen to fight the flames rather than escape when a fire broke out. By the time fire crews arrived the prisoners had rescued another prisoner who had been in danger and extinguished the blaze.
The prison hosted a party to say thank you to the prisoners. Prison guard Daniel Trollsas said that the incident showed there are many "good and reasonable" people in prison and recounted another incident where a prisoner saved his life.
"We couldn't let such a nice prison burn down. I've done time in a closed prison, I wouldn't wish that on anyone," said Ronny Stenberg, one of the prisoners who helped bring the fire under control.
and rehabilitate. If they are willing to save someones life at risk of their own, and fight fires sounds to me they are pretty rehabilitated or at least well on track. Helping out with other fires would definetly pay their debt to society. Good to see them trying to turn their life around.
but in norway, you go home for the weekend, of course you would save it. The one dude commented that he spent time in a "closed" prison and it wasn't fun. This was obviously one of the many "open" ones that let your murderin' ass out on the weekends. True, if you don't believe me lookup the band "mayhem" from norway, same thing happened to a bunch of members of that band.
if they wouldn't make the prison so damn comfortable, give them really good meals, cater to them, give them internet, TV, and ect. Perhaps they would think twice about going to prison in the first place.
Prisons should not be fun. They should get out thinking and telling everyone how bad it is, vs saying how good it was.
I know what is right and wrong. I believe 99% of the population also knows. I spent the night (or 2) in jail and I realised it was not for me. But you know what, it was not as bad as I thought it would be. It should have been a lot worse! Just my 2 cents.
like to know what their reoffence rate is compared to tougher jail systems. I hardly think living by the law of tooth and claw for x years makes for a civilised person when you release them.
A study was released somewhere in feb of 2005, which stated that crime rates in countries with lower punishment were lower than in countries with high punishment. If I have the time, I'll look it up.
So, by the logic of the study, repeat offenses should be lower in a system with lower punishment and a bigger focus on rehabilitation.
you'd also have to factor in what counts as crime in norway and britain. countries like the uk and usa have more laws against drugs than scandinavian countries, which is a major factor when figuring crime rates.
Having worked at a federal correctional complex with low, medium, and maximum security compounds, I can say there's a big mix of individuals. Some of the guys in there made one mistake in the past that screwed them over for life (and they regret it), and some of the guys... well, I'm ashamed to even share the continent with them.
I wouldn't say that these guys actions immediately opens them up for early release, but I think it should provoke an evaluation of those involved to consider moving them to another step (ie: halfway house, house arrest, etc).
"if they wouldn't make the prison so damn comfortable, give them really good meals, cater to them, give them internet, TV, and ect. Perhaps they would think twice about going to prison in the first place."
Why do people think prison is a vacation? So prison can offer 3 hots and a cot, internet, and t.v. to a criminal. I've done 18 months and found far it from being paradise. Where should I start? I didn't get to see any family. I didn't get to watch t.v. because people are more into watching shows like Cops and Jerry Springer. The meals were horrible. When I worked outside the prison gates, I had to bend over and cough to come back in. There were guards that went on the occasional power trip. I had to be on guard 24 hours a day for other inmates playing the power struggle game. I lived in a 8 by 10 cell with someone else. Prison was a harsh reality for me. I don't hardly ever complain about it because it was my fault I was there in the first place. However I thought I would add my 2 cents on experience.
One last thought....I would rather be homeless and on the street then in a prison.
