At age 21, Jermaine Wilson was in the maximum-security wing at Lansing Correctional Prison. Now at age 32, Jermaine is mayor of Leavenworth, Kansas.

At age 21, Jermaine Wilson was in the maximum-security wing at Lansing Correctional Prison. Now at age 32, Jermaine is mayor of Leavenworth, Kansas.

Prison to politics - Episode 7

Former Hutchinson prison correctional officer Mike Edwards prepares to enter the mixed-martial arts cage one more time, 20 years after his debut. He used to train by fighting inmates. 

Former Hutchinson prison correctional officer Mike Edwards prepares to enter the mixed-martial arts cage one more time, 20 years after his debut. He used to train by fighting inmates.

MMA training on inmates — Episode 6

Founder of the Topeka Doula Project, Juliet Swedlund, talks about working with pregnant inmates as a doula.

Founder of the Topeka Doula Project, Juliet Swedlund, talks about working with pregnant inmates as a doula.

Pregnant in prison - Episode 5

Michael Hill Jr. faced 35 years in prison before he was let off on a technicality. Now he's back behind bars, but this time as an employee.

Michael Hill Jr. faced 35 years in prison before he was let off on a technicality. Now he's back behind bars, but this time as an employee.

Making the most of 'Not Guilty' - Episode 4

When inmates wanted a tattoo, they went to Luis Gutierrez's cell.

When inmates wanted a tattoo, they went to Luis Gutierrez's cell.

The cellblock tattoo artist - episode 3

Robert Hannigan's career at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility began in 1959. He shares stories from his 40 years there, including dealing with armed inmates

Robert Hannigan's career at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility began in 1959. He shares stories from his 40 years there, including dealing with armed inmates

When inmates get guns - episode 2

Thomas Galindo, a barber in Hutchinson, Kansas, talks about his life in prison. His experiences included dealing with gangs, how drugs and cell phones get smuggled into prison and how he survived doing his time to turn his life around and become a  successful businessman.

Thomas Galindo, a barber in Hutchinson, Kansas, talks about his life in prison. His experiences included dealing with gangs, how drugs and cell phones get smuggled into prison and how he survived doing his time to turn his life around and become a  successful businessman.

Gangs, drugs and cell phones - Episode 1

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