How effective is Norway's criminal justice system?

Based on that information, it's safe to assume Norway's criminal justice system is doing something right. ... incarceration actually increases offender recidivism, while facilities that incorporate "cognitive-behavioral programs rooted in social learning theory" are the most effective at keeping ex-cons out of jail. read more

Trond Isaksen / Statsbygg In Norway, fewer than 4,000 of the country's 5 million people were behind bars as of August 2014. That makes Norway's incarceration rate just 75 per 100,000 people, compared to 707 people for every 100,000 people in the US. read more

Norway’s Effective Criminal Justice System Shocks Americans. With over 2.3 million people housed in prisons across the United States, Norway shocks the American criminal justice system with their solution to crime: cap jail terms and encourage rehabilitation. read more