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Naming section

Isn't there too much detail about the different names for prisons in Austrailia? I think clarifying the difference between a jail and a prison is useful, and then the rest of that section could be condensed into one or two sentences, maybe even a footnote. It doesn't seem like the table should be there at all. Ironic sensibilities (talk) 12:14, 21 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

It's been a week, I'm removing the table Ironic sensibilities (talk) 23:12, 28 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Wiki Education assignment: Writ 2 - Academic Writing

This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 8 January 2024 and 1 April 2024. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Lswansonn (article contribs).

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Adding section for literacy programs within prisons

I am hoping to go into greater depth about educational programs within prisons, specifically adding a section about literacy programs and different scholars' opinions regarding the subject. Lswansonn (talk) 22:07, 16 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

External link

Will the following link be accepted: Jail vs Prison - What's ACTUALLY The Difference?? תיל"ם (talk) 03:06, 1 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]