Innovations in Inmate Rehabilitation

This chapter explores the rehabilitation programs at La Granja prison in El Salvador, where inmates engage in productive work such as farming and clothing manufacturing. It highlights the benefits of teaching practical skills for reintegration into society, as well as the comparison of food quality available to inmates versus the general population. The discussion critiques the profit-driven motives behind the prison system and the impact of industrialization on local economies, emphasizing the importance of work for reducing recidivism.