"The takeaway here is that imprisonment doesn't make much of a dent in violent crime rates."

"Before rushing to adopt or use these tools, we need to have conversations about their problems and weaknesses."

New research will set out to examine the emotional world of solitary confinement. Dr Ben Laws from the Institute of Criminology discusses his project, and how the experience of ‘deep confinement’ might shape the lives of prisoners.

More than 1.5 million people go to federal and state prisons each year, and about 700,000 get out. Here's what they need for successful reentry.

"...family member incarceration is even more common than any of us—all of whom are experts in the field—had anticipated."

"This method could drastically improve the mental well-being of people while in prison—and when they re-enter the world."

A simple gardening activity improved the mood of women in prison, who said the added greenery made them feel "homey, peaceful, and calm."

Many inmates in state prisons smoke, despite wanting to quit. More cessation programs could help them succeed.

We need to consider a person's entire criminal history during sentencing or when considering parole, according to the researchers.