Prison: How to Break the Cycle

Where have more prisoners been executed than any other jail in the United States?

• Rikers Island, New York

• San Quentin, California

• Alcatraz, California

• Huntsville, Texas

What is one of the greatest challenges facing justice systems worldwide?

• Understaffing

• Overcrowding

• Reoffending

• Lack of funding

What are prisoners given upon release?

• $50, a shirt, trousers, and a pair of shoes

• $100 and a suit

• A job referral

• A bus ticket home

What is the reoffending rate in Norway?

• 35%

• 20%

• 77%

• 50%

What is the name of the prison in Norway mentioned in the text?

• Halden Prison

• Oslofjord Facility

• Bastoy Prison

• Ullersmo Prison

What percentage of the world's prison population does the United States hold?

• 5%

• 40%

• 25%

• 10%

What approach does Judge Bobby Frances take towards convicted criminals?

• Life sentences for all felonies

• Capital punishment for repeat offenders

• Rehabilitation and re-entry programs

• Hardline punishment

What is the main task of Bastoy Prison according to the warden?

• To provide hard labor

• To isolate dangerous individuals

• To produce a good neighbor

• To punish criminals

What did Ollie Matthews lose upon arriving in Houston?

• His bus ticket

• His identification

• His luggage

• His parole papers and money

What is the reoffending rate for Bastoy Prison?

• 25%

• 16%

• 10%

• 30%