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Foreign Versus the US Inmate Treatment

Inmate treatment differs in various parts of the world because every community values jail outcomes differently. For example, some jails will imprison offenders to punish them and act as a lesson to others, while some nations will value imprisonment's reconstructive and rehabilitative aspects. While some prison centers are highly organized and well-funded, others, like the United States, still lag in the quality of lifestyle afforded to inmates. The treatment of inmates in other countries significantly varies from how they are treated in the US based on the end goal of imprisonment, jail conditions, and human rights. 

Norway is one nation that has drawn much attention for its attitude to prisons. With a concentration on instruction and job training, rehabilitation is a top priority in Norwegian prisons. According to Dahl, there is much interaction between inmates and staff, and prisoners are confined in compact cells with private restrooms. The prison system in Norway has proven successful in lowering recidivism rates and enhancing the general well-being of offenders, and the housing arrangements are widely regarded as compassionate. The use of ‘dynamic security,’ which stresses staff-inmate relationships and emphasizes developing trust and good interactions between inmates and staff, is one of the main components of the Norwegian approach to incarceration (Dahl). This strategy contrasts with the harsher strategy in many American jails, which frequently emphasizes isolation and punishment.

In contrast to the Norwegian method, many American jails are overcrowded and underfunded, resulting in subpar living circumstances for inmates. Research from the Vera Institute of Justice estimates that about 2.3 million individuals are behind bars in the United States, many of whom endure appalling living conditions (Vera Institute of Justice). Because of this congestion and underfunding, people may not access basic services like education, healthcare, or mental health treatment. Moreover, in American jails, rehabilitation and reintegration preparation are frequently underemphasized. However, punishment frequently takes center stage, emphasizing isolation and harsh sanctions like solitary incarceration. Since there are significant recidivism rates and mental health issues among convicts, this strategy has drawn criticism for being harsh and ineffectual (Vera Institute of Justice).

It's also important to remember that prisoner treatment outside the United States might differ significantly. For instance, reports of beatings, rapes, and other...