Life in prison isn’t supposed to be easy, but it could be more humane for the incarcerated and the staff. 

To that end, Washington state is looking to Norway’s prison system as a hopeful example of what might be achievable here. 

Seattle Times reporter Nina Shapiro will tell us what staff learned, and how some of it is being implemented at Washington state prisons.

Read Nina’s piece here: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/wa-prisons-sent-100-staffers-to-norway-the-goal-a-humane-system/

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Life in prison isn’t supposed to be easy, but it could be more humane for the incarcerated and the staff. 
To that end, Washington state is looking to Norway’s prison system as a hopeful example of what might be achievable here. 
Seattle Times reporter Nina Shapiro will tell us what staff learned, and how some of it is being implemented at Washington state prisons.
Read Nina’s piece here: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/wa-prisons-sent-100-staffers-to-norway-the-goal-a-humane-system/">https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/wa-prisons-sent-100-staffers-to-norway-the-goal-a-humane-system/</a>
And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>

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Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

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