Inside the Sing-Sing Prison
Guests and viewers discussed Tocqueville’s impressions of Sing-Sing prison and U.S. correctional principles and how these relate to debates … read more
Guests and viewers discussed Tocqueville’s impressions of Sing-Sing prison and U.S. correctional principles and how these relate to debates about the criminal justice system today. Footage of Sing-Sing prison and interviews with several persons who work there were also shown. close
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