Off the Block

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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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  1. 18/10/2016

    Away from home: An audio journal

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

  2. 11/10/2016

    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.

  3. 04/10/2016

    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 ceremony, there's thick glass separating the couple and even applying for the marriage license itself can be complicated. It may not be a fairy tale wedding, but for Elizabeth, marrying her fiance while he's in jail is worth it.

  4. 27/09/2016

    Lost weekends

    Thousands of Los Angeles County prisoners are housed in Pitchess Detention center, 50 miles from the inner city neighborhoods where police make many arrests. For visitors, the journey to the jail can take all day. The closest bus stop is a mile away from the jail, and visitors can either walk the last mile or get a ride from Mama Betty.

  5. 20/09/2016

    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.

  6. 13/09/2016

    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 more than a million dollars in incarceration costs.

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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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  • 創作者
    KCRW
  • 活躍年份
    2016年
  • 單集
    7
  • 分級
    兒童適宜
  • 版權
    © KCRW 2024
  • 節目網站
    Off the Block

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