How Norway is Helping to Restore Humanity Inside U.S. Prisons
An Oregon prison is testing a Norwegian-inspired approach to prison reform that’s designed to bring greater humanity to corrections and improve conditions for staff and prison residents. This includes reducing the use of solitary confinement.
![Oregon State Penitentiary officer Dave, right, talks with a trainer from the Norwegian Correctional Service in a prison.](/sites/default/files/styles/news_card__image/public/2023-09/deescalation-training_0.jpg)