CogniCurrent

COGNICURRENT

Feb 4 • 04:40 UTC • 🇪🇸 Spain • El País

Prisons as Residences for Low-Income Elderly in Japan

In Japan, a country with one of the highest life expectancies, 13% of inmates are elderly, many of whom commit minor crimes to secure shelter and food while in prison, leading to prisons adapting to better serve this age group and prioritize social reintegration.

#japan #elderly #prisons #social reintegration #crime
Read Original Back to Feed

📡 Similar Coverage