
Brazil's Prison Reading Program: Books Cut Sentences
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Brazils prison system offers inmates reduced sentences by participating in a nationwide reading program, with ex-President Jair Bolsonaro among them. The initiative, launched in 2012 and expanded in 2021, allows inmates to earn up to 48 days off their sentences per year. Inmates like Take de Souza, serving time for selling cannabis-laced chocolate, find solace and skill-building in literature. While the program has gained popularity, access and quality vary greatly, with some prisons lacking libraries and critics arguing for better educational opportunities. Despite these challenges, the program has seen a significant increase in requests for reading credits, highlighting the transformative power of books in the lives of inmates.
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