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Matthew VanDyke traveled 35,000 miles on a motorcycle through Northern Africa and the Middle East before joining the fight against Muammar Gaddafi in Libya.
More than 100 lives have been lost in annual riots at Urso Branco prison since 2002, driven by violent gang conflicts over drug control.
Life in a maximum-security prison's isolation unit reveals the harsh realities of solitary confinement and its profound impact on inmates and staff alike.
Over 800 prisoners are held in Colony 8, a maximum-security facility in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, where life imprisonment means incarceration until death.
In Armenia's Armavir Penitentiary, guards work without weapons, relying on a non-violent approach to manage a prison known for its strict control over inmates.
Maine State Prison's solitary confinement unit reveals the psychological toll on inmates and the challenges of reintegrating them into society after isolation.
Osaka Prison houses 1,100 inmates, including more than 30 serving life sentences, in cramped cells measuring just six square meters.
In June 1997, a crime wave in Iowa resulted in the murder of farmhand Barbara Garber, leading to a multi-state manhunt for her killers.
Lepoglava prison, Croatia's oldest facility, spans over 47,000 square meters and houses some of the country's most dangerous criminals.
Prisoners in Japan are required to maintain absolute silence outside of scheduled leisure hours, with strict rules governing their daily routines.
Dallas County Jail in Texas houses 7,100 inmates, including young gang members like 9-year-old Tammarick, as well as violent offenders awaiting trial and sentencing.
Antanimora Prison in Madagascar, originally designed for 800 inmates, now houses over 3,000 prisoners in deplorable conditions marked by overcrowding, disease, and malnutrition.
Archaeological excavations at a former police car park in Cumbria reveal the evolution of British prisons from 1771, highlighting harsh conditions and escape attempts.
James Burns spent 30 days in solitary confinement at La Paz County Jail to highlight the harsh realities and ongoing use of isolation in the criminal justice system.
At the Military Corrective Training Centre, soldiers confront strict discipline and personal challenges, including alcohol dependence and the struggle to adapt to civilian life.
Robert King, Herman Wallace, and Albert Woodfox, three former Black Panthers, endured decades of solitary confinement while advocating for prisoners' rights.
Armavir Prison in Armenia represents a significant effort to combat the influence of the "Thieves in Law" criminal brotherhood while highlighting the struggles of inmates like Georg Avangyan and Arsen Artstruni.
George Martorano spent over 30 years in prison as the longest-serving first-time, nonviolent offender in American history.
Over 30 years, Dennis Rader murdered 10 people in Wichita, Kansas, using his method of binding, torturing, and killing, before his capture in 2005.
A crime wave in June 1997 left a farming community in Iowa reeling after the murder of farmhand Barbara Garver and a subsequent multi-state manhunt.
Sarah Pender, once labeled America’s Most Wanted woman, shares her experiences in solitary confinement alongside other female inmates at Indiana Women’s Prison.
Solitary confinement in Britain's toughest prisons raises questions about its impact on violent offenders and the potential for psychological harm.
Children in New York face incarceration as adults, often enduring years in solitary confinement, raising urgent questions about justice reform and humane treatment.
In El Salvador's harsh prisons, inmates grapple with faith and redemption as the government promotes Christianity among violent gang members while homosexual prisoners face isolation.
Ian Manuel, a former child inmate from Tampa, Florida, reflects on his 26 years in prison and his role as Program Manager at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice.
Robert King, Herman Wallace, and Albert Woodfox endured decades of solitary confinement in Angola, a former slave plantation, while fighting for justice and human rights.
B1 Institution at Changi Prison houses Singapore's most hardened criminals, showcasing the daily lives of inmates like Khai, Boon Keng, and Rusdi amid strict rehabilitation programs.
Ben Zygier, an Australian citizen and alleged Mossad agent, died in solitary confinement in Israel in 2010, raising questions about government transparency and censorship.
In Singapore's Changi Prison, five inmates navigate rehabilitation programs and family connections while confronting the emotional challenges of incarceration.
Changi Prison’s B1 Institution in Singapore showcases the experiences of five inmates, including Khai and Graceson, as they navigate rehabilitation and prepare for reintegration into society.
15 women participate in a month-long program on America's only female chain gang, facing strict rules and the challenges of rehabilitation in Maricopa County, Arizona.
For over three years, Frontline filmed prisoners in solitary confinement and documented their challenges upon reentering society.
Jackie Edwards spent 69 days in solitary confinement at Thompson prison after being accused of assaulting a guard, a claim he denies.
Participants are confined for 23 hours a day in a six by nine cell, facing the psychological challenges of isolation and detachment.
Narges Mohammadi has been imprisoned 16 times for her activism against human rights violations in Iran, where she remains incarcerated today.
Six years in prison left Anwar Ibrahim reflecting on the toll of his isolation and the impact on his family, including his six children.
Morgan Greenburger was charged with arson after starting a fire in his apartment, leading to a two-year stay at Rikers Island.
Michael Scott Moore was held captive by Somali pirates for more than two and a half years, facing life-threatening risks as a journalist in conflict zones.
27% of adolescents on Rikers Island are held in solitary confinement, a practice linked to half of all suicides among detained teens.
John McCain endured 5 1/2 years of torture in Hoa Lo prison, including two years in solitary confinement, after being shot down in 1967.
Over 60 percent of inmates in the United States work while incarcerated, often earning an average wage of just 63 cents per hour.
Of the estimated 70,000 prisoners interned at Devil's Island, only 5,000 survived, most of whom never returned home to France.
45 people are currently on death row in Oklahoma, including Julius Darius Jones, who has faced execution for over 20 years despite claims of racial bias in his trial.
Omar Al Masry returns to Syria after ten years in exile, celebrating the fall of the Assad regime while confronting the loss of his brother to torture.
On any given day in America, 100,000 people are held in solitary confinement, locked in cells for 23 hours a day with minimal human contact.
A 2016 government report found that an estimated 90,000 inmates in U.S. prisons and jails are housed in solitary confinement on any given day.
On any given day, 80 to 90,000 individuals are held in solitary confinement across the United States, a practice described as a form of torture.
Six to nine people were targeted for murder each day during a three-week shooting spree in Washington, D.C., led by John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo.
