Podcast Episode

Aging Behind Bars: The Untold Stories of Japan’s Elderly Prisoners with Dr Jason Danely

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr Jason Danely, a reader in Anthropology of Japan at Oxford Brookes, shares his ethnographic research on the lives of elderly individuals affected by Japan’s prison system. From stories of social isolation and repeat incarceration to the transformative work of community organisations, Jason highlights the challenges of reintegration and the urgent need for a more compassionate approach to justice. Tune in to discover how aging, care, and societal structures intersect in unexpected ways. You can find out more about Jason’s wider work on his staff profile: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/jason-danely

From the series
Oxford Brookes Unscripted

Authors

Jason Danely and Ellie Beaman

Website

https://jasondanely.com

Published

2025-01-19

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