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My Dad Went to Prison When I Was 5. Now I Write About Families Like Mine

Growing up with a father who was incarcerated didn’t define me. But it certainly taught me to challenge stereotypes and ask better questions.

Life Inside • 06.18.2020

Why Mothers Are the Unsung Heroes of Prison

“I’ve seen disasters averted because an inmate said these simple words: 'What would your mother think?'”

Life Inside • 05.09.2019

When Prisons Cut Off Visits—Indefinitely

It’s been nearly 25 years since Michigan adopted a controversial visitation policy. Families have been fighting it ever since.

Looking Back • 04.09.2019

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