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The research contrasts retributive justice in the U.S. with rehabilitative emphasis in Norway, arguing the current American approach is failing. Using comparative key points such as recidivism, sentencing patterns for drug offenses, and differences in prison conditions and welfare, the analysis supports reform inspired by successful alternatives.","University of Nebraska-Lincoln  \nDigitalCommons@University of Nebraska-Lincoln  \n\n| Nebraska College Preparatory Academy Senior Capstone Projects | Nebraska College Preparatory Academy |\n| --- | --- |\n| 2022\u003Cbr>Penal Practices: An American and Norwegian Comparison Anne Martinez\u003Cbr>Follow this and additional works at: [https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/ncpacapstone](https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/ncpacapstone)\u003Cbr> Part of the Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Other Education Commons, and the Secondary Education Commons |  |\n\nThis Presentation is brought to you for free and open access by the Nebraska College Preparatory Academy at DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska-Lincoln. It has been accepted for inclusion in Nebraska College Preparatory Academy Senior Capstone Projects by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  \nPenal Practices: An American and Norwegian Comparison  \nAnne Martinez  \nNebraska College Preparatory Academy  \nGrand Island Senior High School 2022  \nUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln  \nAbstract  \nA lot is known about prison systems around the world, especially in bigger countries. However, not much is publicly known about the inner workings of the prisons themselves . These differences range from their incarceration rates, their environments, and their health care . This research will explore those striking differences between the Kriminalsomsorgen, Norway’s correctional facility, and the United States penal system . Both of these systems have very different approaches to justice seeing as how one emphasizes retribution while the other emphasizes rehabilitation. Each section of this research will go on to discuss how the United States is severely lacking in these areas with its current system in comparison to Norway. By investigating these different subjects, this research can hopefully garner a better understanding of the American penal system and how its current status is failing so that reforms can then be made to improve the system .  \nKey Points  \n• The American system focuses on punishing the prisoners . Norway, on the other hand, focuses on rehabilitating their prisoners .  \n• Norway has a recidivism rate of 20% while the United States has a rate of  \n76.6% . This shows that the United States’ system fails at keeping prisoners out of crime and jail.  \n• Drug offenses take up about 50% of American prison sentencings. This contributes to the country’s mass incarceration rate that is six to ten times higher than most countries. Norway, on the other hand, focuses on rehabilitating and treating the prisoner’s addiction.  \n• Norway’s prison cells are much more humane as they look like a small apartment. The United States, in contrast, has a very inhumane environment. Their healthcare system is also widely different.  \n• Norway is more people-oriented in terms of welfare . It has kept most people out of trouble.  \nPrison population per 100,000  \nComparison of the United States incarceration rate with other countries. Wikipedia  \n[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_United_States_incarceration_rate_with_other_countries](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_United_States_incarceration_rate_with_other_countries).  \nConclusion & Discussion  \nAs shown time and time again, the United States has a grave problem with their penal system . The grossly inflated incarceration rate coupled with the atrocious environment, healthcare and drug care, make it evident that the United States desperately needs change . The best solution might be taking different aspects of Norway’s penal system and adapting it to the American situation. It does not only have to be Norway; it can be virtually any other country that has found success in their system . This could be a collective effort for the best outcome . 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