Sweden's prison system is grappling with severe overcrowding and staffing shortages as a result of tougher sentencing laws.

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is under pressure to expand its facilities and workforce, aiming to increase prison capacity from 9,000 to 27,000 within a decade.

However, this rapid expansion is straining resources, with a significant shortfall in both personnel and rehabilitation programs.

Critics argue that the focus on incarceration over rehabilitation could lead to higher recidivism rates.

To address these challenges, pilot projects are underway to recruit individuals with limited language skills into the prison workforce, offering them training and employment opportunities.

Despite these efforts, the system's ability to prevent reoffending remains a critical concern, as only a fraction of inmates currently receive necessary rehabilitation services.