1/1
@Prodikal_son
This is rehabilitation
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Prisoners in Brazil can reduce their sentence by 4 days for every book they read and write a review about
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@Prodikal_son
This is rehabilitation
[Quoted tweet]
Prisoners in Brazil can reduce their sentence by 4 days for every book they read and write a review about
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1/27
@mymixtapez
Prisoners in Brazil can reduce their sentence by 4 days for every book they read and write a review about
2/27
@whozae
91 Books = 1 year off
912.5 Books = 10 years off
3/27
@twollitown
i mean if u read 8 books u can get a month off that sounds like a deal to me
4/27
@Bies_IT
48 days per years maximum
so that's it, yeah
5/27
@LargerThanLyyF
If you read 912 books
A lot of things are changing bout you
Definitely
6/27
@playboiii36227
Imagine how many you have to read if ya facing 50+ to Life
7/27
@okechdanielk
By the time youâre done, youâll never be the same because of the knowledge youâve attained. Thatâs the idea.
8/27
@sentamu09
But man by the time you read 900 books
9/27
@TheyHateReality
Limited to 12 books per year though.
10/27
@yezitsasia
Iâll get books I already read and review them mfs
11/27
@_Lungisa_
Assuming it takes 1 week to read 1 book (approx 250-350pages)
91 book = 91 weeks = 22m3w (1yr8m) time served of reading books to get 1 year off.
For 10 years off. One would have to read books for 18yr2w2d of their time served.
Someome check my maths
12/27
@seraphiminae
they are only allowed to do 12 per year (according to the UNESCO page on this policy)
13/27
@cavesingers
do you know how many books 91 is
14/27
@esnysoliana
I mean they have the time, they could at least make jail interesting while reducing their sentence
15/27
@ArturArouck
it is limited to a max of 48 days per year
16/27
@morumbi2000
Bookmaxxing
17/27
@killedbydebs
its allowed just 48 days a year
18/27
@KimDzongChuj
Its capped at 12 books per year
19/27
@TalibanVan757
I would do it for free, its the best way to escape when youre locked up
20/27
@7xderrick
912 can work together to reword sum and eb out
21/27
@bozoid
man, they will consume a lot of minecraft books
22/27
@FlansterTheFilm
False.
23/27
@102DARKFLOWERS
They have a limit at 12 revises per year
24/27
@NEKKBRETH
What I got 50 years
?
25/27
@_keluba
48 days per year maximum.
It'll take 10 years to get 16 months off any sentence.
26/27
@DydyMoomoo
Tem um limite de dias
27/27
@Desotroyaaa
They can only submit 12 a year
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@mymixtapez
Prisoners in Brazil can reduce their sentence by 4 days for every book they read and write a review about
2/27
@whozae
91 Books = 1 year off
912.5 Books = 10 years off
3/27
@twollitown
i mean if u read 8 books u can get a month off that sounds like a deal to me
4/27
@Bies_IT
48 days per years maximum
so that's it, yeah
5/27
@LargerThanLyyF
If you read 912 books
A lot of things are changing bout you
Definitely
6/27
@playboiii36227
Imagine how many you have to read if ya facing 50+ to Life
7/27
@okechdanielk
By the time youâre done, youâll never be the same because of the knowledge youâve attained. Thatâs the idea.
8/27
@sentamu09
But man by the time you read 900 books
9/27
@TheyHateReality
Limited to 12 books per year though.
10/27
@yezitsasia
Iâll get books I already read and review them mfs
11/27
@_Lungisa_
Assuming it takes 1 week to read 1 book (approx 250-350pages)
91 book = 91 weeks = 22m3w (1yr8m) time served of reading books to get 1 year off.
For 10 years off. One would have to read books for 18yr2w2d of their time served.
Someome check my maths
12/27
@seraphiminae
they are only allowed to do 12 per year (according to the UNESCO page on this policy)
13/27
@cavesingers
do you know how many books 91 is
14/27
@esnysoliana
I mean they have the time, they could at least make jail interesting while reducing their sentence
15/27
@ArturArouck
it is limited to a max of 48 days per year
16/27
@morumbi2000
Bookmaxxing
17/27
@killedbydebs
its allowed just 48 days a year
18/27
@KimDzongChuj
Its capped at 12 books per year
19/27
@TalibanVan757
I would do it for free, its the best way to escape when youre locked up
20/27
@7xderrick
912 can work together to reword sum and eb out
21/27
@bozoid
man, they will consume a lot of minecraft books
22/27
@FlansterTheFilm
False.
23/27
@102DARKFLOWERS
They have a limit at 12 revises per year
24/27
@NEKKBRETH
What I got 50 years
?25/27
@_keluba
48 days per year maximum.
It'll take 10 years to get 16 months off any sentence.
26/27
@DydyMoomoo
Tem um limite de dias
27/27
@Desotroyaaa
They can only submit 12 a year
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Inmates Can Now Read Books To Shorten Their Prison Sentence
For over a decade, the Brazilian government has extended a unique opportunity to its incarcerated population: the chance to reduce their sentences through reading. The "Remission for Reading" program, first introduced in 2011, has since
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Inmates Can Now Read Books To Shorten Their Prison Sentence
by: True Activist Posted on March 20, 2025
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For over a decade, the Brazilian government has extended a unique opportunity to its incarcerated population: the chance to reduce their sentences through reading. The âRemission for Readingâ program, first introduced in 2011, has since become a model for other nations seeking innovative rehabilitation strategies. Today, similar initiatives are being adopted in countries such as Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, offering prisoners not only a way to shorten their sentences but also a means to expand their intellectual horizons and reintegrate into society with a new perspective.
Brazilâs criminal justice system has long grappled with high incarceration rates and significant recidivism. With an imprisonment rate ranking among the top 15 globally and a reoffending rate exceeding 80%, the system has historically struggled to fulfill its 1984 mandate, which stipulates that prisoners must have access to educational and rehabilitative programs. âRemission for Readingâ was conceived as a response to this crisis, designed to encourage personal development and reduce recidivism by fostering literacy, critical thinking, and cultural enrichment.
The program operates on a straightforward premise: every inmate, regardless of literacy level or cognitive ability, is given access to a prison library, which includes not only traditional books but also Braille editions and audiobooks for those with visual impairments. Upon checking out a book, prisoners are given between 21 to 30 days to read it, depending on its length. Following this period, they have an additional 10 days to submit a written report that demonstrates their comprehension and engagement with the material. Support is provided for those who may struggle with language barriers or cognitive challenges.
For each approved book report, an inmateâs sentence is reduced by four days, with a maximum of 12 reports allowed per yearâpotentially shortening a prison term by up to 48 days annually. The program has been widely embraced, both by prisoners and correctional staff, who see it as a constructive approach to rehabilitation. âWe hope to create a new perspective on life for them,â Ajda Ultchak, a program educator, explained to UNESCO. âThis is about acquiring knowledge and culture and being able to join another universe.â
Carambaia, a Brazilian publishing house, has played a significant role in supporting the program, helping to stock prison libraries and offering prisoners the opportunity to write book reviews. These reviews not only assist the publisher in promoting its books but also provide inmates with a platform to express their thoughts and insights. A study conducted by the Brazilian Institute of Public Opinion and Statistics found that prisoners engaged in the program read nine times more than the national average of five books per year. âCarambaia is a Brazilian publisher focused on those who are passionate about reading, and we find that no one reads more than the prisoners,â the company stated. âBy giving voice to them and using the texts they produced, we show society that they are thinking, critical beings with their own opinions, which must be respected.â
The success of âRemission for Readingâ has inspired similar initiatives in other nations. In 2021, Kazakhstan launched the âReading Without Bordersâ program in correctional facilities in the Karaganda region. The initiative introduced a selection of 40 classic Russian and Kazakh literary works from the 19th and 20th centuries, and its initial success has led to discussions about expanding the program nationwide.
Uzbekistan, Brazilâs Central Asian counterpart with strong religious influences, has also implemented a reading-based rehabilitation strategy. However, its approach includes a more curated selection of books, chosen by the âCenter for Spirituality and Enlightenment.â This ensures that the content aligns with the governmentâs objectives of fostering intellectual and moral growth among inmates. The program aims not only to educate but also to instill a sense of ethical responsibility and personal development.
The idea of redemptive reading has even gained traction in Russia, where State Duma officials are advocating for a similar system. Their proposal emphasizes the value of Russian literary classics, such as Dostoevskyâs âCrime and Punishmentâ and Tolstoyâs âResurrection,â as essential texts for moral and intellectual growth. Given that three of these four countriesâKazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Russiaâimpose significant internet censorship, concerns have arisen regarding the potential for ideological influence in these programs. However, supporters argue that classic literature, with its deep exploration of human nature and ethical dilemmas, remains an invaluable tool for rehabilitation.
Literature offers an unparalleled lens into the complexities of human existence. Great works of fiction synthesize countless lived experiences, providing insight into the struggles, hopes, and moral questions that define humanity. For prisoners, who often exist in isolated and restrictive environments, books offer a means of intellectual escape and transformation. The ability to engage with stories of redemption, resilience, and ethical dilemmas can have profound psychological and emotional benefits, guiding inmates toward more constructive life choices.
âBooks are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers,â Charles W. Eliot once said. As countries continue to explore ways to reform their correctional systems, reading programs stand out as a cost-effective and impactful method of rehabilitation. By giving prisoners the opportunity to learn, reflect, and engage with literature, societies are not only reducing incarceration rates but also fostering the personal growth necessary for successful reintegration into the world beyond prison walls.
The Prison Reviews - Videocase
Some real spooky school to prison pipeline type shiii
