9. Sewing Kits & Art Materials
Almost every prisoner is allowed access to certain craft items while behind bars. Often, they will only include very basic items such as pencils, writing pads, and scrapbooks so that they can write and draw while in their cells. Other items are restricted because of the fact that they could be modified to be used as weapons or other tools.
That hasn’t stopped many facilities from giving certain inmates the chance to keep extra arts and crafts materials in their cell if they are behaving and meeting rehabilitation targets. Some of the additional items can include paint, brushes and canvases – though there are also some more bizarre choices that would seem out of place in a prison. Those who are the most trusted can also get access to sewing and knitting kits, including sharp needles.
8. Subscription Based Television
Almost every single prison in the world offers some perks for inmates as an incentive for good behavior. These often take the form of little luxuries, including television sets that can be used to watch a limited amount of channels. This was not the case in the UK, though, where thousands of prisoners in privately run facilities were able to access paid subscription digital television services from Sky.
This not only gave them access to basic channels but also to expensive subscription offerings that included, movies, news and even live sports, depending on the discretion of the director running the establishment. This caused outrage amongst the general public, many of whom were unable to afford their own subscription to Sky television.
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