Prison cells painted pink 'to inspire calm'

A prison's cells have been painted pink in an attempt to calm inmates.

Prison cells painted pink 'to inspire calm'

A prison's cells have been painted pink in an attempt to calm inmates.

Bosses made the decision to redecorate 30 cells at Maricopa County Jail, Switzerland, and give the prisoners pink uniforms to wear as part of a project called Cool Down Pink, and psychologist Daniela Spath believes the initiative is having a positive effect.

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