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Off the Block

A trip to jail, even a short stint, can upend many lives - the inmate, their loved ones, and their children among others. This series traces the path from city block to jail block and back.

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Away from home: An audio journal

Away from home: An audio journal

The absence of those in jail can be felt deeply by family members and loved ones. 

18 Oct 2016

13mins

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In and out of the biggest mental health facility in Los Angeles

In and out of the biggest mental health facility in Los Angeles

Meet LePriest Valentine, who kept winding up in the only sanctuary he could find after getting out of jail: Skid Row.

11 Oct 2016

13mins

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There's no glamour in a jailhouse wedding

There's no glamour in a jailhouse wedding

All prisoners have the right to marry, but there are lots of restrictions. You can't exchange rings or request a special... Read more

4 Oct 2016

10mins

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Lost weekends

Lost weekends

Thousands of Los Angeles County prisoners are housed in Pitchess Detention center, 50 miles from the inner city neighbor... Read more

27 Sep 2016

12mins

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Bail: How to buy your freedom [Explicit]

Bail: How to buy your freedom [Explicit]

If you have the money, getting out of jail can be straightforward. If you don't, you're going to need some help.

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Life on a million dollar block [Explicit]

Life on a million dollar block [Explicit]

One small neighborhood in Los Angeles accounted for hundreds of bookings into county jail over a five year period - and ... Read more

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Preview a series of stories tracing the path from city block to jail block and back.

2 Sep 2016

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