The Need For Prison Reforms In India
By Aditya Raj, Amity University Patna.*
Abstract
In India, Prison reform has become a topic of great concern in many countries around the world due to the high rates of incarceration and the harsh conditions of confinement. This article discusses the need for prison reform and highlights some of the key issues that need to be addressed in order to improve the conditions of confinement and reduce recidivism rates. The article explores the various approaches that have been taken to prison reform, including the development of alternatives to imprisonment, the provision of education and job training programs, and the implementation of mental health and substance abuse treatment programs. The article also examines the role of the criminal justice system in promoting or hindering prison reform efforts and discusses the importance of collaboration between government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community stakeholders in achieving meaningful change. Finally, the article concludes with a discussion of the challenges that continue to impede progress in prison reform and the need for sustained advocacy and action to bring about lasting change.
* The author is a fourth-year student pursuing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from Amity University, Patna.
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