Life Behind Bars: 7 Strange, Harsh, and Human Stories About Prisons

This impactful image shows the stark silhouette of a person seated alone in a dimly lit jail cell, with rays of light casting shadows through the bars.
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With over half of the U.S. federal prison population serving time for drug-related crimes, it’s no surprise that the American prison system feels less like a correctional institution and more like an industry. A 2018 study revealed that half of U.S. adults have had a close family member incarcerated —...

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Kathryn Lawes: The Beloved Mother of Sing Sing Prison

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Kathryn Lawes, affectionately referred to as the “Mother of Sing Sing,” resided within the notorious prison’s facility along with her children. As the wife of the warden, she was deeply cherished by the inmates, who reverently addressed her as “Mother.” Kathryn Stanley Lawes, earned her title of “Mother” due to her...

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