Across the Pond: Comparing the U.K. & U.S. Prison Systems

Below is a snippet of an article that I wrote for start-up Mad Innovative and their non-profit client The First Step Alliance. I researched and wrote SEO-informed content for the client's blog in order to inform their readership and draw in unique visitors.

The United Kingdom, America’s one time rival and longtime ally, bears some similarities to its former colony. Like many countries, including the United States, the UK has been grappling with its own justice and carceral system issues.

Both the US and UK have faced significant criticism for their approach to criminal justice, with much of the focus on addressing inequalities and shortcomings within their respective systems. Racial inequality and effective justice are critical issues in both countries. Similar to the US, the UK uses its prisons as a means of crime deterrence and prevention. Though an imperfect system, the UK places more of an emphasis on rehabilitation rather than exclusively on punishment.

The US has long struggled with overcrowding in its prisons. Since the 1970s the US has seen its prison population spike by 500%, contributing to capacity constraints. This is exemplified at the state level. Alabama has the most pressing overcrowding concerns, operating at 175.7% of its planned design capacity. In contrast, Rhode Island has the fewest issues, with prisons operating at 68.3% of their capacity.

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