Japanese female prison’s rehabilitation goal faces health, language barriers
Japan's Tochigi Prison is facing challenges in its rehabilitation efforts due to the increasing number of elderly, unwell, and foreign inmates. A significant portion of the prison's population, one-third, are from overseas, with many serving sentences for drug smuggling. The prison's current system, which includes silent work assignments and limited interaction, is being scrutinized for its ability to effectively cater to the diverse needs of its inmates and truly focus on rehabilitation. AI
