Maryland's only female prison holds women from petty dealers to cold-blooded killers. Each with their own story, a young lifer, a mother-to-be, and a recovering crack addict illustrate the challenges of women behind bars.
National Geographic provides a rare opportunity to see sex offenders up close and to hear from them about their terrible crimes, the impact of treatment, and the dangers of life behind bars.
At St. Louis County Jail tensions could erupt at any moment, but for each unit of 67 inmates, there's just one corrections officer - armed with nothing but a panic button and pepper spray - to keep all hell from breaking loose.
Just a few miles south of the U.S. border lies one of Mexico's most notorious penitentiaries. Meet Rogelio, a suspected gang member; Raul and Rosi, who fell in love behind bars; and Vincent, an American in solitary for his own protection.
Lockdown goes behind the razor wire for an in-depth look at Cleaveland's Cuyahoga County Jail. See the drama unfold as the Special Response Team faces a new gang that preys on other inmates.
