EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 37 MIN
Why is the U.S. reluctant to adopt the Scandinavian prison model?
from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR
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
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