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Prison Pallor a Thing of the Past at Modern Penitentiaries
A feature on reforms in U S prisons highlights a shift from harsh stripes to humane management. Warden Choister at Chester Prison abolishes uniforms, curtails privileges, and emphasizes health and work, with inmates writing freely and engaging in gardens, workshops, and outdoor labor while preparing for life after release.
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United States
Melanie
Leavenworth
McLaughre
Southern Illinois
Choisser
Mlingis
Chester
Anthony
Cate
Ant Flaoners
Teelils
Mississippi
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