Examining and Improving Prison Conditions

Over 10 million people are held as prisoners throughout the world. Studies show that humane detention conditions increase the likelihood that prisoners are willing and able to respond to rehabilitation and reduce the prevalence of violence in facilities. However, many prisons across the globe still do not meet even the most basic of standards and are in dire need of improvement. This infographic dives into what prison environments are composed of and proposes some changes that can lead to reform.