1.   He has been credited with reducing inmate violence while cutting employee overtime and absenteeism.

2.   As a result, escape attempts, inmate violence and riots are daily occurrences.

3.   Escape attempts, inmate violence and riots are common in Brazil, where the prison system suffers from a lack of resources, mismanagement, corruption and overcrowding.

4.   Prado has cracked down on inmate violence, broadened education opportunities and improved recreation facilities.