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The Heartbreaking Stories Behind Prison Inmates' Art
We talked to some of the artists featured in a new gallery exhibition that showcases work made by inmates while in prison.
Inside the Dating Site for Murderers, Rapists, and Violent Offenders
Canadian Inmates Connect made sensational headlines last year when notorious killer Luke Magnotta's profile showed up, but founder Melissa Fazzina believes her site supports rehabilitation.
Former Inmates Tell Us About the Weirdest Things They Saw in Prison
"A pillowcase full of severed pigeon heads had been discovered in the inmate's cell."
How Prison Inmates Get Porn
"It's crazy the prices we pay," one prisoner recently told me over the phone. "But then again, it's prison. Checking out a little porn is all a guy really has to look forward to."
Prisoners Talk About DIY Body Modification Behind Bars
All it takes is a domino, a shoestring, and a sharpened plastic spoon to get a DIY penis implant.
What It Was Like Transporting Prisoners for a Living
Here's what I learned taking people like Paul Bernardo to prison.
The Canadian Woman Who Had Her Family Killed When She Was 12 Is Now Free
The woman, now 22, had her boyfriend kill her parents and little brother ten years ago.
Inmates Talk About Whether Synthetic Cannabis Is Fucking Everyone Up In Prisons
According to the Chief Inspector of Prisons, spice is having a "devastating impact" on inmates, so we asked them to tell us what they've seen.
Inside the Strange and Beautiful Box Economy of Women's Prison
Inside a female prison is a consumerist utopia that runs on care boxes. The demand is high, the supply is tight, and the lubricant for this glorious capitalist machine is penpal boyfriends.
Talking to Convicted Felons About Gun Control and Mass Shootings
These inmates have first-hand experience with gun activity—legal and otherwise—and most of them are skeptical the government can or will do anything to limit Americans' access to firearms.
The Art of Gourmet Cooking in Prison
In prisons and jails, inmates use chips, Cheetos, and instant noodles to create recipes that remind them of life on the outside.
This Canadian Jail Rehabilitates Violent Offenders Using Prison Theater
"Just that first time they get the applause is quite profound. It's the first time they've been acknowledged in a positive way."