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"It was like an earthquake. A tsunami ... the longest sentence allowed under French law for his crimes, 20 years in prison. Gisèle Pelicot waived her anonymity and walked into court every ...

"Something like a prison nursery program involves a lot of investment in new infrastructure," she said, noting increasing funds for the prison system can move slowly. States also typically ...

ROTL prisoners can also attend community support groups like Gambling and Narcotics Anonymous. An education centre offers courses on-site, while reading specialists are on hand to help prisoners ...