Rolling up to the Carcere Bollate, the prison that has become the epicenter of Italian prison reform, you can't help but to feel a deep sense of underwhelm. Yep. This is a prison. I’m here to study how cooperatives are used for prisoner rehabilitation. If you are an American who has ever interacted with the carceral system, there is little interest in creating a space for awe, wonder, curiosity, home, or reflection. It is about creating the cheapest warehouse for humans. The Italian prison system is unfortunately modeled on the US carceral system.
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