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I Had a Tough Job at My Brooklyn Jail: Keeping Men From Taking Their Own Lives

As a suicide prevention aide, I had to make sure my fellow detainees didn’t harm themselves. It was surprisingly easy to get such a complex job.

Life Inside • 04.12.2024

The Food on Your Table, Brought to You By Prison Labor

Incarcerated workers help produce some of America’s most popular food brands, but get few of the benefits and protections afforded to others.

Closing Argument • 02.03.2024

Glimpses of Prison Life, Through TikTok and TV

We see how glimpses of life behind bars go viral online, and talk with Piper Kerman about creating “Orange is the New Black.”

Inside Story • 03.09.2023

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