Reality Behind Bars returns with an in-depth discussion of 60 Days In Season 2, Episode 10, “Trouble in Store,” where the fallout from the jail’s sewage crisis continues. Hosts Ashley, a college professor who studies the criminal justice system, and Carolyn, an educator with lived experience of incarceration, explore how overcrowding, lack of water, poor sanitation, and inadequate communication increase tensions inside the facility during sewergate. They discuss the dangers of dehumanization, the impact of medical neglect, and how correctional staff responses can either escalate or defuse conflict. The episode also examines commissary culture, overcrowded housing units, and the psychological effects of confinement. Ashley and Carolyn share insights into family stress during incarceration, the challenges of reentry, and the emotional toll experienced by both incarcerated individuals and their loved ones.
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