jail
How Blacks and Whites Die Differently Behind Bars
New federal data shows some stark racial disparities.
Why the Friendships You Make in Prison Should Stay Behind Bars
In federal prison, you form friendships with unlikely people. What happens after that is sensitive.
My Daughter Died After Spending Four Days in Jail
I thought getting arrested might help my daughter kick heroin. I was wrong.
We Spoke to Prisoners About Their Failed Escape Attempts
"I just wanted to go home, have a cuppa with my old man and wait for the filth to show up. Just a little holiday, really."
What I've Learned Cutting Hair in Jail
A cut means more inside than it does on the street, and that's especially true in solitary—where some guys haven't seen their own reflection in a month.
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.
I Survived a Suicide Attempt in Jail
I spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in a suicide smock rolling around on the floor in a concrete room.
The Infamous Rikers Inmate Who Stole Entire Subway Trains
"The funniest thing is, I love the system," he tells us from the notorious New York City jail.
What It Was Like Transporting Prisoners for a Living
Here's what I learned taking people like Paul Bernardo to prison.
What I’ve Learned as a Jail Doctor
The exam room was set up so the inmate sat between me and the bright red panic button.
Friday Night Hip-Hop on Rikers Island
Hanging out with teenage inmates as they make beats and write rhymes inside the notorious New York City jail.
What Life Is Like Inside the Massive Jail That Doubles as Chicago's Largest Mental Health Facility
Talking to inmates and employees at one of the biggest jails in America.