El Salvador’s prison factory: Thousands of inmates sew uniforms round the clock and earn sentence reductions
El Salvador's prisons are now buzzing with sewing machines, as inmates produce uniforms for public institutions. This state-backed program, part of a crackdown on gangs, offers work, training, and potential sentence reductions. Officials highlight its role in making prisons functional and reducing government spending, sparking international interest in similar reform models.
El Salvador's prisons are now buzzing with sewing machines, as inmates produce uniforms for public institutions. This state-backed program, part of a crackdown on gangs, offers work, training, and potential sentence reductions. Officials highlight its role in making prisons functional and reducing government spending, sparking international interest in similar reform models.
