American jails aren’t as secure as you might think. Across the country, drugs are commonly smuggled inside correctional facilities, which contributes to people overdosing and dying in custody. “This ...

When we think about food in jails, the first thing that comes to mind is probably bland, institutional meals designed to keep costs low. Unfortunately, this reputation is well-earned. Many inmates are ...

Suicide is a leading cause of death in American jails. According to federal data analyzed by the Marshall Project, nearly 900 people died by suicide in jails across the country during a recent ...

Inmates battling drug addiction spend half hour in a courtyard while undergoing detox at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque, NM. (Roberto E. Rosales for Here & Now/2019 ...