MSN: As US locks up fewer men, more women wind up behind bars
As US locks up fewer men, more women wind up behind bars
MSN: New study reveals how victimized Arizona women end up behind bars
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It’s a first of its kind study to better understand an often overlooked group of people: women behind bars. “No other jail system in the country is doing this,” said Dominique Roe ...
AOL: “I Got Judged”: Prison Wives Share Stories About Falling In Love And Marrying Men Behind Bars
“I Got Judged”: Prison Wives Share Stories About Falling In Love And Marrying Men Behind Bars
Lauren and Christie are joined this week by Katie, who’s prison pen-pal turned into her boyfriend. Katie never expected to fall in love with someone behind bars—but here she is, engaged to Danny ...
LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A Lenoir County woman is behind bars on multiple drug trafficking charges. Today, deputies took Winter Watson into custody at a home on British Road. According to the ...
MSN: Homeless Orem woman behind bars after hiding in mall bathroom, fighting officers
Homeless Orem woman behind bars after hiding in mall bathroom, fighting officers
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