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What does a good prison look like? Over eleven million people are currently locked up in prisons across the world, but does that mean that prison actually works? Hindpal Singh Bhui, with 25 years’ experience of visiting and working in prisons worldwide, argues that we need to look at who is sent there and why, to disentangle reality from ideology and myth. Introducing the competing histories of prisons and allowing the voices of prisoners, prison staff and victims to be heard, he asks whether there is a better way to achieve what society wants from its prisons.

Unlock the gripping narrative behind one of the most controversial issues of our time with The War on Drugs. This comprehensive eBook takes you on an eye-opening journey through the origins, developments, and profound impacts of drug policies, creating a compelling account that will change the way you understand the drug crisis. Delve into the early days of drug policies in the United States and discover how media influence and political agendas, particularly under the Nixon Administration, shaped public perception. Move through the complex legislative frameworks and examine the pivotal ...

Neil ‘Sam’ Samworth worked as a prison officer for 12 years, many of them in HMP Manchester, more commonly known as Strangeways. It’s bad enough for the staff—but what is it really like to be banged up in a category A prison with some of the country’s most dangerous offenders? In this shocking book, Sam tracks down some of Strangeways' 'ex customers' and recounts their experiences in gripping detail.