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Prison Violence: Systemic Issues Ignored in Analysis

2/6/2026

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  • Jessica Pandian critiques Alex South's article on prison violence, saying it overlooks systemic issues.
  • She notes that prison violence extends beyond individual acts, with many deaths from suicide, medical neglect, or drugs.
  • The inquest into Sundeep Ghuman's death revealed institutional failures, including overcrowding and inadequate cellmate assignments.
  • Pandian argues that prisons perpetuate harm and do not rehabilitate offenders.