prison life
How Former Police Officers Are Treated in Prison
We spoke to some experts to find out what life is like for ex-cops behind bars.
Photos and Poetry from Inside a Romanian Prison
Between 2005 and 2008, fashion photographer Cosmin Bumbut visited Aiud prison in central Transylvania to photograph the inmates' daily life.
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.
How Prisoners Exaggerate and Bullshit About What They'll Do On the Outside
"Inmates tend to have many fruitless conversations. The average, hour-long prison conversation is like this: I lie for 20 minutes, you lie for 20 minutes, and for 20 minutes we discuss each other lies."
Games and Gambling in Prison
Prison life is boring. Inmates needs games and gambling to pass the time.
'Orange Is the New Black' Explores Motherhood Behind Bars in Season Three
We spoke with actress Selenis Leyva and former real-life inmate, Joanne Archibald, about the challenges and realities of rearing a child from behind bars.
What It's Like to Spend St. Patrick's Day in Prison
Corned beef and cabbage were served on St. Patrick's Day every year I spent in prison, a testament to the racial politics of the prison-industrial complex.
How It Feels to Return to the Internet After a Decade in Prison
A lot can change when you spend 123 months behind bars.
Heroin Overdose Treatments in American Prisons Are Dangerously Old-Fashioned
As heroin use surges among the general public, the drug has become a mainstay in the prison system, where the common overdose treatment Naloxone is still hard to come by.
How to Make Sure Prison Life's a Stress-Free Walk in the Park
Carl Cattermole's 'Survival Guide' is essential reading if you plan on getting arrested in Britain soon.