Imprisoned in the Prison Island Bastoy like vacationing in an island resort. The inmates like to enjoy a summer vacation without pay. Bastoy island is much like a heaven on earth for prison inmates.
Criminals who have committed a crime and then captured, will automatically be put into a prison. Our view of the prison certainly is a small cell containing a bed and a toilet. A prison that we know is guarded by armed officers, to keep the prisoners did not run away to escape. However, whether such an effective punishment to make the criminals feel the deterrent? Because according to statistics, many of the criminals who had been released from prison was still committing the same crime.
Armed with statistics from the data above, the Norwegian government tried to implement a new prison system. In which the prisoners are in prison are not placed in a small cell that is locked. The detainees are placed in a Bastoy Island which is located about 1 hour drive from the city of Oslo in Norway. With water covering an area of 2.4 km that separates the island Bastoy with Norway. Here is Bastoy Prison is located. If you want to visit this Bastoy Island prison, you'll find a lot of surprising things.
To reach the island Bastoy, you can cross the waters with a ferry. But you will be surprised by the person operating the ferry you are riding. Because a prisoner of the island was going to take across Bastoy you. But you will also be amazed - amazed at the friendliness of the prisoner.
Then when you set foot on the island of Bastoy this, you will find stunning scenery. You will see the inmates who are activities, there are even some who apparently was on vacation and sunbathing on the beach. Even more surprisingly, you will not find armed officers everywhere! In fact the island is not fenced or guarded at all, if - if there are prisoners who tried to escape.
Though they only swim across the waters, or even steal a boat. Why? As you will see the island Bastoy more like a resort. Well, you'll understand why the inmates at the Prison Island Bastoy does not want to run away. Because they are treated like a tourist on holiday.
Even where they lived was much like a house - a house in the paint color - iridescent. The inmates were able to bring the keys wherever they go.
The Norwegians did not object to the liberal prison system adopted by their governments. By pampering them, and not punish him, the Norwegian government hopes the system can turn them into a better person.
Kvernvik Arne Nilsen, the prison governor said that the real purpose of a person in jail is that they may reflect. Reflect on the actions they have done and repent for not repeating it again. However, most prisons are implementing systems to cell sentenced prisoners, not change them at all. Many of them are likely to repeat their crimes again. And guess! Bastoy prison system is successful! By treating the prisoners in Bastoy like this, makes them think of a better life.
Still, there are some rules to follow. An example is the prisoners had to work and report to the officer halted from 8:30 am until 3:30 yesterday afternoon. In fact, they can choose who they want to do the job, including gardening, farming, caring for horses, and several other activities. They also paid about 93.ooo dollars per day. Money they earn can be spent at their local grocery store. In fact, they also can cook for themselves, like making your own breakfast and lunch. But at night, usually there will be officers who offer a menu of delicious food. Do not like prison food in general. The inmates had to report within a period of several days so that the officers knew that they still remain in the island. And there will be three unarmed officers who traveled around the island.
Although treated like a tourist, the prisoners still want to get out of prison when their prison term ends. The inmates said that they do not get access to the outside world to get in touch with their relatives. Even so, they will not escape. They will just wait for the execution of them out. Because if caught after fleeing, they will be moved to a prison is worse with extended jail terms. It makes them think two times to run away. So far, there are only three people who tried to escape. And they end up in jail with full security levels.
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