Prison of the Mind
Let’s Dive In… The cell was a cramped box of concrete and steel, its cold walls closing in like a vice. Bars sliced through the space, a constant reminder that freedom wasn’t mine—it was just an idea, floating somewhere out of reach. The air…
What It’s Like to Sleep in Prison: Moldy Mattresses, Bright …
[ad_1] Steven Backstrom was struggling to stay awake during his shift in the prison shoe factory. The machines could be dangerous if you weren’t paying attention, and he’d only slept about 3 ½ hours. Activity at the Clements Unit, a state prison in…
Incarcerated Men at Sing Sing Share Their Views on Movies an…
[ad_1] Last Thursday, Sing Sing Correctional Facility held its first-ever film festival. It stood out not just for its setting but also for its jury: incarcerated men who share a deep love for movies. Organized by The Marshall Project, the festival…
Life Inside, Remixed: Inside the Underground Economy of Soli…
[ad_1] During a two-year stint in New York state prisons, Matthew Azzano reported on the ingenious way men in segregated housing units trade precious commodities such as snacks, stamps and soap. They tie these items onto “fishing” lines they’ve made out…
The Marshall Project’s Inside Story Video Series Returns for…
[ad_1] The Marshall Project’s “Inside Story,” an innovative video series that brings vital criminal justice news to audiences behind bars and beyond, returns for its second season with in-depth stories on health care in prisons and jails, correctional…
A Serious Case of Prison Visit Blues
[ad_1] By Tariq Maqbool Perspectives from those who work and live in the criminal justice system. Sign up to receive “Life Inside” emailed to you every week. From following strict dress codes to being frisked, visiting a loved one at New Jersey State…