Alison Chow: Electronic monitoring in the criminal justice system

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Electronic monitoring is implemented in over 40 countries globally and It has gained prominence as a digital correction tool with enormous growth in recent years. The advent of the Covid-19 pandemic prompted changes in both the technology devices and the development of e-incarceration. Alison Chow, an international Master's student at the University of Potsdam, who embarked on a captivating comparative research journey for her Master’s thesis. She delves into the development and application of Electronic Monitoring and its impact on penal policy in England, Wales, and Germany, all while addressing a crucial question: How does the involvement of the private sector affect the accountability and cost-effectiveness of EM? Furthermore, she delves into the cultural and political factors influencing the acceptance and implementation of electronic monitoring, shedding light on the divergent approaches adopted by different regions.

Der Podcast „Listen.UP-Der Podcast der Uni Potsdam“ wurde realisiert durch: speak low, Berlin. Mit Laura Cameron, Autorin: Susann Schütz, Regie: Harald Krewer, Ton: Valentin Kahl