Prisons often evoke images of cramped cells and flimsy bunks. But some facilities defy this stereotype with luxurious amenities. Certain prisons occupy former college campuses, fostering a scholarly atmosphere, while others feature open designs that give inmates the freedom to roam, tend community gardens, and largely self-manage.
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Bastoy Prison, Norway, is a minimum security facility.This prison sits on Bastoy Island, middle of the Oslofjord.It houses slightly over 100 inmates.Inmates live in small cottages and work the prison farm. Prisoners prefer sunbathing, tennis, fishing, and horseback riding.
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At the Justice Center Leoben, each prisoner gets a single cell. This cell includes a private bathroom, a kitchenette, and a television.The weight room is available.A basketball court and outdoor recreation area add perks to the amenities.
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Sollentuna prison offers top-of-the-line facilities.Sollentuna prison includes cells with comfortable mattresses and private bathrooms.After using the weight room, prisoners cook dinner in the state-of-the-art kitchen, then relax watching TV on the couch.
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Those held at Norway's Halden Prison...Halden Prison.Inmates at Halden Prison can use the library or cook in their well-stocked kitchen.
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This prison...This prison offers classes and associate’s degrees in computer technology and business management.
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Yankton was a college campus. Prisoners here enjoy bright, airy spaces and dorm rooms turned into libraries and activity centers. Good behavior prisoners can volunteer off-site for groups like Habitat for Humanity. The community garden draws people here.
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JVA Fuhlsbuettel is Hamburg’s...JVA Fuhlsbuettel is Hamburg’s luxury prison for long-serving inmates.JVA Fuhlsbuettel reopened in 2011 after renovation. Spacious cells now include a bed, couch, combination shower, and toilet.Prisoners also access laundry machines and a small conference room.
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This multimillion-dollar prison prioritizes comfort. Cells are open, and the library holds many books.The Centre designed for environmental awareness. It features below-ground fresh water storage, grey water recycling for toilets and irrigation, solar hot water, and high-grade building insulation.This is the first prison in Australia to meet human rights obligations.This is the first prison in Australia to meet human rights obligations.Alexander Maconochie Centre, Australia.
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