Virtual reality offers a chilling 3D look inside Venezuela's spiraling prison
A former Venezuelan political prisoner got the idea to create a virtual reality tour from the Anne Frank museum.
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People in prison explain what music means to them — and how they access it
Three people incarcerated at prisons across the U.S. spoke to NPR's Morning Edition about how music helps them reconnect with the past, endure the present and envision the future.
Jails are embracing video-only visits, but some experts say screens aren't enough
Since the pandemic, many jails have moved to video systems as the only way to visit incarcerated loved ones. A new movement seeks to restore in-person visits
These Rwandan women were sent to jail for having an abortion. Now free, they speak out
They were sentenced for up to 10 years for violating anti-abortion laws. Some say their pregnancy was a result of rape. Rwanda has now liberalized its abortion laws and pardoned hundreds of the women.
Majority Of Guilford, Forsyth County Jail Inmates Are Declining To Be Vaccinated
The majority of inmates at detention centers in Guilford and Forsyth Counties are refusing to be vaccinated.
Lockdown In Lockup: A Prisoner At Sing Sing On Life During The COVID-19 Crisis
Mohammed Monsuri, who is incarcerated at the New York prison, describes how he learned about the pandemic and the challenges of staying safe. The coronavirus has hit prisons across the U.S. hard.
Opioid Addiction In Jails: An Anthropologist's Perspective
In Getting Wrecked: Women, Incarceration, and the American Opioid Crisis, a Rikers Island doctor says drug treatment in U.S. jails and prisons is often shaped by societal prejudice, not science.
Pregnant, Locked Up, And Alone
Natalie Lynch spent the last two weeks of her pregnancy in a prison cell, mostly alone. As female incarceration rates rise, some states are banning solitary confinement of pregnant women.
Medical Debt From In-Prison Injuries Is Chasing Inmates After Release
In Arizona, prisoners are being charged for medical procedures the state is supposed to pay for. The bills can ruin inmates' credit, adding to their challenges when they rejoin society.
Pregnant Behind Bars: What We Do And Don't Know About Pregnancy And Incarceration
Pregnant women in prison face difficult circumstances, and data on their pregnancies has been scarce. New research lays the groundwork for addressing this neglected public health issue.