Halden Prison Can you imagine being “punished” inside a 5-star luxury hotel? In Norway, less than 3000 of the country’s 5 million population are behind bars. Located in Ostfold, Norway, the Halden prison took 10 years to complete with a cost of 1.5 million dollars. Inside a maximum-security prison in Halden, Norway, the definition of freedom is redefined. Among many prisons worldwide, this prison’s purpose is to rebuild and rehabilitate inmates into better human beings. The warden, Holden strive to keep the environment connect with the outside world by assimilating a home-like environment. After thorough research and gathering information on the internet, I begin to question the
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Many dangerous criminals are stored inside, which includes people such as rapist, murderers, and child molesters. The prison is famous for the extravagant facilities inside, from luxury spa to culinary school, the inmates have the privilege to live like kings. The 10 square meter cells, have amenities such as flat-screen TVs, desks, mini fridges, and personal bathrooms with hot showers. Seemingly, the roles of the prison guards in Halden prison are unique, it is different from the other parts of the world. On one hand, in foreign countries, the guards have no respect towards the prisoners, they are willing to sacrifice the lives of inmates for their own. On the other hand, inside the Halden prison, relationships between staff and inmates are highly encouraged, staff are told to mingle with the inmates. They act as role models and motivators for the inmates, they are often seen as teachers that educate their “students”. For example, there are bands formed with a mix of guards and inmates, they rehearse daily to build team relationships. On a regular day, during the dinner hour, the bands perform in senior homes to release their new albums. The Halden prison has a wide-variety of entertainment options, the activity house opens from 8am to 8pm daily: options include soccer fields, wood-work shops, music classes and
Many dangerous criminals are stored inside, which includes people such as rapist, murderers, and child molesters. The prison is famous for the extravagant facilities inside, from luxury spa to culinary school, the inmates have the privilege to live like kings. The 10 square meter cells, have amenities such as flat-screen TVs, desks, mini fridges, and personal bathrooms with hot showers. Seemingly, the roles of the prison guards in Halden prison are unique, it is different from the other parts of the world. On one hand, in foreign countries, the guards have no respect towards the prisoners, they are willing to sacrifice the lives of inmates for their own. On the other hand, inside the Halden prison, relationships between staff and inmates are highly encouraged, staff are told to mingle with the inmates. They act as role models and motivators for the inmates, they are often seen as teachers that educate their “students”. For example, there are bands formed with a mix of guards and inmates, they rehearse daily to build team relationships. On a regular day, during the dinner hour, the bands perform in senior homes to release their new albums. The Halden prison has a wide-variety of entertainment options, the activity house opens from 8am to 8pm daily: options include soccer fields, wood-work shops, music classes and