Inmates in overcrowded prisons of Brazil reduce sentences by reading books
Apr 21, 2026 #Brazil #Prisons #ReadingProgramme
Brazil’s prisons are severely overcrowded, leaving many inmates with minimal space and few me
Apr 21, 2026 #Brazil #Prisons #ReadingProgramme
Brazil’s prisons are severely overcrowded, leaving many inmates with minimal space and few meaningful activities.
But a new reading initiative is working to change this.
It's offering prisoners a chance to engage their minds and reduce their sentences.
Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew reports from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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