| Contents |
Trond enters Halden Prison -- The Scandinavian model -- The missing link? -- What is punishment? -- Dynamic security, contact officers and the principle of normality -- Quality education for prison officers -- Who are the prisoners? -- Recidivism rate : pick a number? -- The history of the Norwegian correctional system -- Halden Prison : punishment that works, change that lasts! -- Trond gets a wake-up call in Halden Prison -- Violent extremism, terrorism and radicalization in the prisons -- The challenge of the mentally ill and the use of isolation in prison : criticism of Norwegian practice -- Women in Norwegian prisons -- Trond leaves the prison for the last time -- Release to freedom : mind the gap -- Little Scandinavia and other international collaboration -- A peek into the future -- Closing remarks. |
| Abstract |
"This book presents a comprehensive overview of the Norwegian Correctional Service and the values and principles underlying its operations, using the renowned Halden Prison, as a case study. Since its opening in 2010, Halden has been recognized for its uniquely humane treatment of inmates and emphasis on rehabilitation. This book chronicles the lessons learned from the operation of Halden Prison and scrutinizes the effectiveness of its policies. Staff at Halden operate under a notion of "dynamic security," in which guards circulate around the prison interacting and developing relationships with inmates rather than surveilling from a fixed location. Recounted from the perspectives of various actors in the system, and incorporating commentary from international correctional experts, this book sheds light on the effects of the approaches and paradigm shifts that have made Halden different from other prisons. The book presents a balanced picture of how such an approach works, with practical examples of successes and failures. This book contextualizes how and why this example of reform achieved successful outcomes when others failed and how it can be improved upon in the future. Illuminating new directions for prison reform, it is essential reading for academics and students engaged in the study of criminology, corrections, and penology, as well as practitioners, administrators, judges, policymakers, and advocates"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Biographical note | Are Høidal has worked in the Norwegian Correctional Services for 37 years. He has held various senior positions over the years at all levels in the service, including 11 years as governor of Oslo prison and now governor of Halden prison since 2009. Are Høidal is a graduate in law from the University of Oslo in 1987. When taking on the challenge of establishing Halden prison, Mr Høidal used his competence and values to build a correctional organization where rehabilitation within a safe and secure environment was the main focus. Together with a dedicated staff, Mr Høidal has established Halden prison as a beacon in the correctional community, achieving a substantial and continuous interest and respect from a wide range of stakeholders from governments, public service, academics, media and NGOs from around the world. Mr Høidal is widely used as a speaker and lecturer in the global community of correctional service. He has held presentations at numerous seminars, forums, expert meetings, and universities around the world and is deeply motivated to share his vision and goal of a humane and effective treatment of inmates. With his 37 years from the practitioner field, he speaks with great credibility about how to combine safety and rehabilitation in the best possible way. Nina Hanssenhas 37 years of experience of media and communication in Norway and Kenya. She is a motivational speaker, author, journalist and a marathon runner. Ms Hanssen has publishedseven books and is a member of International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA). Her interest is positive psychology and flow. She is a motivational speaker in Talerlisten.no and, since 2015, thenational leader of APF - theoldest trade union for journalists and editors in Norway. She currently works as a reporter in LO Media. |
| Source of description | Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on January 19, 2023). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Høidal, Are. Norwegian prison system New York, NY : Routledge, 2023 9781032050782 |
| LCCN | 2022030616 |
| ISBN | 9781003195887 electronic book |
| ISBN | 1003195881 electronic book |
| ISBN | 1000800210 electronic book |
| ISBN | 9781000800265 electronic book |
| ISBN | 1000800261 electronic book |
| ISBN | 9781000800210 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | hardcover |
| ISBN | paperback |
| Standard identifier# |
10.4324/9781003195887 |
| Stock number | 9781003195887 Taylor & Francis |
