Violence Reduction

Emphasizing the situation of women in prison is one of the best ways to lead society to rethink the punitive paradigm that promotes mass incarceration, favors the growth of criminal…

Doctor Drauzio Varella, known for his volunteer work in prisons and author of severals books on the topic, the former Brazilian Minister of Justice José Gregori, and the judge Sueli…

A little less than a year ago, H360 learned about Coostafe, a co-operative made of and managed solely by inmates at the Women’s Recovery Center of Ananindeua in Para (a…

Statistics indicate that the greater the number of prisoners, the higher the rate of violence in our continent. In order to reverse this situation, it is necessary to change the…

The Humanitas360 Institute took the American plastic artist Liza Lou to learn about the innovative work that is being carried out at the Ananindeua Women's Reeducation Center (CRF) in Pará,…

Walking in the women's prison in Ananindeua, Pará, one does not feel confined. In this detention center in northern Brazil, inmates have the opportunity to study, take sewing classes, bakery,…

Humanitas360 (H360) in partnership with the Fernando Henrique Cardoso Institute Foundation organized a lecture in Sao Paulo with General Óscar Naranjo, the chief negotiator of the peace process with the…

Talks expand the dialogue about drug policies that have a more effective and humane approach Governor John Hickenlooper of Colorado recently participated in an engaging event hosted by Humanitas360 in Aspen. Community leaders…