SWEDISH PRISON WITHOUT WALL AND BARBED WIRE

There are barbed wire and concertina razor wire which are put on the wall as security fence in many prisons among the world, but the Swedish prison not.

The Sweden's prisons are called as "prisoners' heaven". Prisons without wall and barbed wire (security fence) in the prisons. Prisoners have a limited freedom, they can not only read kinds of newspapers, listen radios, they can also publish newspaper, making radios themselves. Even before they leave the prison, they can find jobs outside, earn money. But after work and at night, they must back to the prison.
In the prisons, it is hard to distinguish prisoners and supervisor. Sweden seeked by giving the prisoners limited freedom enable them to engage in paid work and vocational training, keeping social contacts, so that after they release, they have self-reliance,and social integration soon.
In among of the Swedish prisons, there are very few guilty of murder or robber. Tenth caused by drunk driving accident. About 80% are found guilty of drug-related crimes are in prison. They are treated as patients, comprehensive treated by doctor, psychologists and full coach persons.

By Joy Zhong 2010-8-18