“We welcome the judgment of the South African Constitutional Court in the Ntuli case, which orders that correctional facilities allow prisoners access to computers in cells for educational purposes. This decision prevents South African correctional facilities from instituting policies which ban the use of computers in cells, because such policies infringe upon the rights of […]
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Media Release November 17, 2023 The NSW Minister for Youth Justice, Jihad Dib, was questioned during a Budget Estimates hearing on the provision of computer tablets to youth detainees. His Department said they will be provided by the end of the financial year (p72.7). This is a promising move by Youth Justice showcasing their commitment
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Music in Prisons Paper This paper discusses the benefits that music programs have on the wellness of prisoners. These programs give inmates a chance to show persistence, creativity and flexibility. These are all values that are consistent with stability for inside and outside of prison. Innovative thinking is required to lower the prison population and