Bestsellers
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The Sing Sing Files
- One Journalist, Six Innocent Men, and a Twenty-Year Fight for Justice
- By: Dan Slepian
- Narrated by: Dan Slepian
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Dan Slepian, a veteran producer for NBC’s Dateline recounts his two-decade journey navigating the broken criminal justice system to help free six innocent men.
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Extra extraordinary and captivating Read!
- By Nicole on 09-19-24
By: Dan Slepian
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The Innocent Man
- Murder and Injustice in a Small Town
- By: John Grisham
- Narrated by: Craig Wasson
- Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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John Grisham’s first work of nonfiction: a true crime story that will terrify anyone who believes in the presumption of innocence....
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Wake up people...
- By Michael H. Wagner on 10-14-09
By: John Grisham
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The Sun Does Shine
- By: Anthony Ray Hinton, Lara Love Hardin, Bryan Stevenson - foreword
- Narrated by: Bryan Stevenson - foreword, Kevin R. Free
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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The Sun Does Shine is an arresting audiobook memoir of hope, love, justice, and the power of reading, written by a man who spent 30 years on death row for a crime he didn't commit....
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DOWN WITH CAPITAL PUNISHMENT!!!
- By MUDDBONE on 04-29-18
By: Anthony Ray Hinton, and others
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The Highest Law in the Land
- How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy
- By: Jessica Pishko
- Narrated by: Nan McNamara
- Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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A leading authority on sheriffs in America investigates the impunity with which sheriffs police their communities, alongside the troubling role they play in American life, law enforcement, and, increasingly, national politics....
By: Jessica Pishko
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Prisoners of the Castle
- An Epic Story of Survival and Escape from Colditz, the Nazis' Fortress Prison
- By: Ben Macintyre
- Narrated by: Ben Macintyre
- Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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In this gripping narrative, Ben Macintyre tackles one of the most famous prison stories in history and makes it utterly his own. During World War II, the German army used the towering Colditz Castle to hold the most defiant Allied prisoners.
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Another chapter of history brought to life by a master
- By Steve on 09-28-22
By: Ben Macintyre
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Orange Is the New Black
- My Year in a Women's Prison
- By: Piper Kerman
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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With a career, a boyfriend, and a loving family, Piper Kerman barely resembles the reckless young woman who delivered a suitcase of drug money 10 years before. But that past has caught up with her. Convicted and sentenced to 15 months at an infamous federal correctional facility....
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The show is better
- By Carlie on 02-06-20
By: Piper Kerman
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The Sing Sing Files
- One Journalist, Six Innocent Men, and a Twenty-Year Fight for Justice
- By: Dan Slepian
- Narrated by: Dan Slepian
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Dan Slepian, a veteran producer for NBC’s Dateline recounts his two-decade journey navigating the broken criminal justice system to help free six innocent men.
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Extra extraordinary and captivating Read!
- By Nicole on 09-19-24
By: Dan Slepian
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The Innocent Man
- Murder and Injustice in a Small Town
- By: John Grisham
- Narrated by: Craig Wasson
- Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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John Grisham’s first work of nonfiction: a true crime story that will terrify anyone who believes in the presumption of innocence....
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Wake up people...
- By Michael H. Wagner on 10-14-09
By: John Grisham
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The Sun Does Shine
- By: Anthony Ray Hinton, Lara Love Hardin, Bryan Stevenson - foreword
- Narrated by: Bryan Stevenson - foreword, Kevin R. Free
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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The Sun Does Shine is an arresting audiobook memoir of hope, love, justice, and the power of reading, written by a man who spent 30 years on death row for a crime he didn't commit....
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DOWN WITH CAPITAL PUNISHMENT!!!
- By MUDDBONE on 04-29-18
By: Anthony Ray Hinton, and others
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The Highest Law in the Land
- How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy
- By: Jessica Pishko
- Narrated by: Nan McNamara
- Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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A leading authority on sheriffs in America investigates the impunity with which sheriffs police their communities, alongside the troubling role they play in American life, law enforcement, and, increasingly, national politics....
By: Jessica Pishko
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Prisoners of the Castle
- An Epic Story of Survival and Escape from Colditz, the Nazis' Fortress Prison
- By: Ben Macintyre
- Narrated by: Ben Macintyre
- Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
In this gripping narrative, Ben Macintyre tackles one of the most famous prison stories in history and makes it utterly his own. During World War II, the German army used the towering Colditz Castle to hold the most defiant Allied prisoners.
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Another chapter of history brought to life by a master
- By Steve on 09-28-22
By: Ben Macintyre
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Orange Is the New Black
- My Year in a Women's Prison
- By: Piper Kerman
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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With a career, a boyfriend, and a loving family, Piper Kerman barely resembles the reckless young woman who delivered a suitcase of drug money 10 years before. But that past has caught up with her. Convicted and sentenced to 15 months at an infamous federal correctional facility....
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The show is better
- By Carlie on 02-06-20
By: Piper Kerman
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The Faithful Executioner
- Life and Death, Honor and Shame in the Turbulent Sixteenth Century
- By: Joel F. Harrington
- Narrated by: James Gillies
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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In The Faithful Executioner, Harrington vividly re-creates a life filled with stark contrasts, from the young apprentice's rigorous training under his executioner father....
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Excellent
- By James on 03-30-18
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Love and Justice
- By: Jonathan Irons, Maya Moore Irons, Bryan Stevenson - foreword, and others
- Narrated by: Jonathan Irons, Maya Moore Irons
- Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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In the tradition of Just Mercy, an inspirational memoir by WNBA star Maya Moore Irons and her husband, Jonathan Irons, who she helped free from a wrongful conviction....
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The shared grace of a basketball legend and a child imprisoned in a system seemingly impossible to escape
- By jill doescher on 09-15-24
By: Jonathan Irons, and others
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Public Stoning
- God's Design for a Nation Without Prisons
- By: Adam Terrell
- Narrated by: Tim Stephenson
- Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins
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This book is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of religion, activism, and the prison system, and it's sure to spark lively discussions among believers and atheists alike....
By: Adam Terrell
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Punished
- Policing the Lives of Black and Latino Boys
- By: Victor M. Rios
- Narrated by: Rudy Sanda
- Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Rios followed a group of 40 delinquent Black and Latino boys for three years. These boys found themselves in a vicious cycle, caught in a spiral of punishment and incarceration....
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audio goes out in ch 4 at 25:30
- By Amazon Customer on 04-12-18
By: Victor M. Rios
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This Is Ear Hustle
- Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life
- By: Nigel Poor, Earlonne Woods
- Narrated by: Nigel Poor, Earlonne Woods, Lt. Sam Robinson, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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An illuminating view of prison life, as told by currently and formerly incarcerated people, from the co-creators and co-hosts of the Peabody- and Pulitzer-nominated podcast Ear Hustle....
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Crying, laughing and goosebumps
- By jennifer hill on 10-19-21
By: Nigel Poor, and others
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Corrections in Ink
- A Memoir
- By: Keri Blakinger
- Narrated by: Keri Blakinger
- Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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In this electric and unforgettable memoir, Keri Blakinger shares her journey from the ice rink, to addiction and a prison sentence, to the newsroom—and tells how she emerged with a fierce determination to expose the broken system she experienced.
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Brutal honesty, great listen
- By Enzo G. on 06-12-22
By: Keri Blakinger
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Captive in Iran
- A Remarkable True Story of Hope and Triumph amid the Horror of Tehran's Brutal Evin Prison
- By: Maryam Rostampour, Marziyeh Amirizadeh, John Perry
- Narrated by: Patty Fogarty
- Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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In Captive in Iran, Maryam and Marziyeh recount their 259 days in Evin. It’s an amazing story of unyielding faith - when denying God would have meant freedom....
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Sorry, but
- By E. A. Boyce on 09-06-15
By: Maryam Rostampour, and others
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Beyond Survival
- Strategies and Stories from the Transformative Justice Movement
- By: Ejeris Dixon - editor, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha - editor
- Narrated by: Ejeris Dixon, Esteban Kelly
- Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Transformative justice seeks to solve the problem of violence at the grassroots level, without relying on punishment, incarceration, or policing....
By: Ejeris Dixon - editor, and others
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Mr. Smith Goes to Prison
- What My Year Behind Bars Taught Me About America's Prison Crisis
- By: Jeff Smith
- Narrated by: Jeff Smith
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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In 2009 Smith pleaded guilty to a seemingly minor charge of campaign malfeasance and earned himself a year and one day in Kentucky's FCI Manchester....
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A Book for Everyone
- By Debra on 11-11-15
By: Jeff Smith
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No Matter How Loud I Shout
- A Year in the Life of Juvenile Court
- By: Edward Humes
- Narrated by: LJ Ganser
- Length: 15 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Edward Humes creates an unforgettable portrait of a chaotic system that is neither saving our children in danger nor protecting us from adolescent violence....
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Cheesy
- By Derek on 01-20-17
By: Edward Humes
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Inside Alcatraz
- My Time on the Rock
- By: Jim Quillen
- Narrated by: Jeff Harding
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Each day we saw the outside world in all its splendour, and each day that view served as a reminder that we had wasted and ruined our lives....
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A Cautionary Tale of a Life Misspent
- By Rob S. on 03-16-17
By: Jim Quillen
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Writing My Wrongs
- Life, Death, and One Man's Story of Redemption in an American Prison
- By: Shaka Senghor
- Narrated by: Shaka Senghor
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Shaka Senghor was raised in a middle-class neighborhood on Detroit’s east side during the height of the 1980s crack epidemic. An honor roll student and a natural leader, he dreamed of becoming a doctor—but at age eleven, his parents’ marriage began to unravel....
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My Inspiration
- By Max on 03-15-16
By: Shaka Senghor
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A Question of Freedom
- A Memoir of Learning, Survival, and Coming of Age in Prison
- By: Reginald Dwayne Betts
- Narrated by: Sean Crisden
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
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At the age of 16, R. Dwayne Betts carjacked a man with a friend. A Question of Freedom chronicles Betts's years in prison, reflecting back on his crime, and looking ahead to how his experiences and the books he discovered while incarcerated would define him....
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Institutions Matter
- By Vance V. Ginn on 06-11-24
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The Big Book of Restorative Justice
- Four Classic Justice & Peacebuilding Books in One Volume (Justice and Peacebuilding)
- By: Howard Zehr, Allan Macrae, Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz, and others
- Narrated by: Karen Chilton, Adam Prugh
- Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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For the first time, the four most popular restorative justice audiobooks in the Justice & Peacebuilding series are available in one audio volume.
By: Howard Zehr, and others
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Last Woman Hanged
- The Terrible True Story of Louisa Collins
- By: Caroline Overington
- Narrated by: Jennifer Vuletic
- Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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In January 1889, Louisa Collins, a mother of 10 children, became the first woman hanged at Darlinghurst Gaol and the last woman hanged in New South Wales. Both of Louisa's husbands had died suddenly and the Crown, convinced that Louisa poisoned them with arsenic, put her on trial....
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Enlightening, entertaining and exceptionally done
- By Karol Heim on 02-09-24
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Rikers
- An Oral History
- By: Graham Rayman, Reuven Blau
- Narrated by: Nathan Agin, Jonathan Beville, Nancy Bober, and others
- Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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What happens when you pack almost a dozen jails, bulging at the seams with society’s cast-offs, onto a spit of landfill purposefully hidden from public view? Prize-winning journalists Graham Rayman and Reuven Blau have spent two years interviewing more than 130 people....
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Great book!
- By FriscoBX153 on 01-28-23
By: Graham Rayman, and others
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The Rage of Innocence
- How America Criminalizes Black Youth
- By: Kristin Henning
- Narrated by: Karen Chilton
- Length: 15 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Drawing upon 25 years of experience representing Black youth in Washington, DC’s juvenile courts, Kristin Henning confronts America’s irrational, manufactured fears of these young people....
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Very Enlightening!
- By Dr. Laurel E. Thompson on 02-01-22
By: Kristin Henning
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No Human Contact
- Solitary Confinement, Maximum Security, and Two Inmates Who Changed the System
- By: Pete Earley
- Narrated by: Rich Miller
- Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1983, Thomas Silverstein and Clayton Fountain, both serving life sentences at the U.S. Prison in Marion, Illinois, separately murdered two correction officers on the same day. The Bureau of Prisons condemned both men to the severest punishment that could legally be imposed....
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Parents
- By George William Abel Jr on 06-30-24
By: Pete Earley
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Dead Man Walking
- The Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty That Sparked a National Debate
- By: Helen Prejean, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Susan Sarandon, and others
- Narrated by: Helen Prejean
- Length: 13 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1982, Sister Helen Prejean became the spiritual advisor to Patrick Sonnier, the convicted killer of two teenagers who was sentenced to die in the electric chair of Louisiana’s Angola State Prison....
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A must read, haunting tale
- By Michael DeNobile on 10-16-21
By: Helen Prejean, and others
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Blood in the Water
- The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy
- By: Heather Ann Thompson
- Narrated by: Erin Bennett
- Length: 22 hrs and 46 mins
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On September 9, 1971, nearly 1,300 prisoners took over the Attica Correctional Facility in upstate New York to protest years of mistreatment....
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Tragic Events, Well-Told
- By David on 10-27-17
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Solitary
- Unbroken by four decades in solitary confinement. My story of transformation and hope.
- By: Albert Woodfox
- Narrated by: JD Jackson
- Length: 16 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Solitary is the unforgettable life story of a man who served more than four decades in solitary confinement - in a six-foot by nine-foot cell, 23 hours a day, in notorious Angola prison in Louisiana - all for a crime he did not commit....
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An eye opener!
- By Ellen Gilmartin on 05-25-19
By: Albert Woodfox
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On the Run
- Fugitive Life in an American City
- By: Alice Goffman
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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A riveting, groundbreaking account of how the war on crime has torn apart inner-city communities....
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A view from one side of the street......
- By Luanne Ollivier on 08-13-15
By: Alice Goffman
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American Prison
- A Reporter's Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment
- By: Shane Bauer
- Narrated by: James Fouhey, Shane Bauer
- Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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After working as an entry-level prison guard at a private prison, Shane Bauer wrote an exposé about his experiences. In American Prison, Bauer weaves a much deeper reckoning with his experiences together with a thoroughly researched history of for-profit prisons in America....
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Disgusting
- By Frank on 09-23-18
By: Shane Bauer
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Love Lockdown
- Dating, Sex, and Marriage in America's Prisons
- By: Elizabeth Greenwood
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Greenwood
- Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
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Over the course of five years, Elizabeth Greenwood followed the ups and downs of five couples who met during incarceration. In Love Lockdown, she pulls back the curtain on the lives of the husbands and wives supporting some of the 2.3 million people in prisons....
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Help to feel normal
- By Anonymous User on 01-09-23
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The Sing Sing Files
- One Journalist, Six Innocent Men, and a Twenty-Year Fight for Justice
- By: Dan Slepian
- Narrated by: Dan Slepian
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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In 2002, Dan Slepian, a veteran producer for NBC’s Dateline, received a tip from a Bronx homicide detective that two men were serving twenty-five years to life in prison for a 1990 murder they did not commit. Haunted by what the detective had told him, Slepian began an investigation of the case that eventually resulted in freedom for the two men and launched Slepian on a two-decade personal and professional journey into a deeply flawed justice system fiercely resistant to rectifying—or even acknowledging—its mistakes and their consequences.
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Extra extraordinary and captivating Read!
- By Nicole on 09-19-24
By: Dan Slepian
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The Highest Law in the Land
- How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy
- By: Jessica Pishko
- Narrated by: Nan McNamara
- Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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A leading authority on sheriffs in America investigates the impunity with which sheriffs police their communities, alongside the troubling role they play in American life, law enforcement, and, increasingly, national politics.
By: Jessica Pishko
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Shattered Minds
- Addressing Mental Health Challenges and Solutions in Prisons
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Unlock the dark corridors of an often-overlooked crisis with Shattered Minds, an eye-opening exploration into the turbulent world of prisoner mental health. This compelling eBook dives deep into the systemic issues plaguing mental health care in prisons and offers a comprehensive guide for understanding and addressing these challenges. From historical context to the urgent need for reform, the book sets the stage by painting a broad picture of the mental health crisis in correctional facilities. Dive into the common disorders that plague incarcerated individuals, including depression, ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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The Privatization of Prisons
- Benefits and Controversies in Modern Correctional Systems
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Unlock the secrets behind one of the most controversial topics of our time with The Privatization of Prisons. This meticulously researched eBook delves deep into the complex world of private prisons, offering readers an unbiased and comprehensive analysis. Begin your journey with an exploration of the historical roots and evolution of prison systems, paving the way to the emergence of private prisons. Understand the legal framework that underpins these institutions, including key legislation, government contracts, and the critical aspects of accountability and oversight. Dive into the ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Breaking the Cycle
- Understanding and Preventing Recidivism
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Unlock the secrets to breaking the destructive cycle of recidivism with Breaking the Cycle, your comprehensive guide to understanding and combating this complex issue. Delve into the core of recidivism, beginning with a clear definition, contextual history, and compelling reasons for why it must be addressed. Explore the psychological underpinnings such as mental health challenges, substance abuse, and the lingering effects of trauma. These factors are meticulously unpacked to offer a clear understanding of their role in repeated criminal behavior. Sociological influences like family ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Beyond the Bars
- Understanding the Ripple Effects of Incarceration on Families and Communities
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Unlock the profound impact of incarceration on families and communities in Beyond the Bars, an eye-opening eBook that delves into the emotional, economic, and social challenges experienced by households when a loved one goes to prison. Navigate through the emotional tolls, exploring stress, anxiety, and long-term psychological effects on families. Understand the economic strain, including loss of income, legal expenses, and childcare costs, and see firsthand the repercussions on children faced with educational challenges and behavioral issues. Take a deep dive into the harsh realities of ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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The Sing Sing Files
- One Journalist, Six Innocent Men, and a Twenty-Year Fight for Justice
- By: Dan Slepian
- Narrated by: Dan Slepian
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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In 2002, Dan Slepian, a veteran producer for NBC’s Dateline, received a tip from a Bronx homicide detective that two men were serving twenty-five years to life in prison for a 1990 murder they did not commit. Haunted by what the detective had told him, Slepian began an investigation of the case that eventually resulted in freedom for the two men and launched Slepian on a two-decade personal and professional journey into a deeply flawed justice system fiercely resistant to rectifying—or even acknowledging—its mistakes and their consequences.
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Extra extraordinary and captivating Read!
- By Nicole on 09-19-24
By: Dan Slepian
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The Highest Law in the Land
- How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy
- By: Jessica Pishko
- Narrated by: Nan McNamara
- Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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A leading authority on sheriffs in America investigates the impunity with which sheriffs police their communities, alongside the troubling role they play in American life, law enforcement, and, increasingly, national politics.
By: Jessica Pishko
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Shattered Minds
- Addressing Mental Health Challenges and Solutions in Prisons
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Unlock the dark corridors of an often-overlooked crisis with Shattered Minds, an eye-opening exploration into the turbulent world of prisoner mental health. This compelling eBook dives deep into the systemic issues plaguing mental health care in prisons and offers a comprehensive guide for understanding and addressing these challenges. From historical context to the urgent need for reform, the book sets the stage by painting a broad picture of the mental health crisis in correctional facilities. Dive into the common disorders that plague incarcerated individuals, including depression, ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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The Privatization of Prisons
- Benefits and Controversies in Modern Correctional Systems
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Unlock the secrets behind one of the most controversial topics of our time with The Privatization of Prisons. This meticulously researched eBook delves deep into the complex world of private prisons, offering readers an unbiased and comprehensive analysis. Begin your journey with an exploration of the historical roots and evolution of prison systems, paving the way to the emergence of private prisons. Understand the legal framework that underpins these institutions, including key legislation, government contracts, and the critical aspects of accountability and oversight. Dive into the ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Breaking the Cycle
- Understanding and Preventing Recidivism
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Unlock the secrets to breaking the destructive cycle of recidivism with Breaking the Cycle, your comprehensive guide to understanding and combating this complex issue. Delve into the core of recidivism, beginning with a clear definition, contextual history, and compelling reasons for why it must be addressed. Explore the psychological underpinnings such as mental health challenges, substance abuse, and the lingering effects of trauma. These factors are meticulously unpacked to offer a clear understanding of their role in repeated criminal behavior. Sociological influences like family ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Beyond the Bars
- Understanding the Ripple Effects of Incarceration on Families and Communities
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Unlock the profound impact of incarceration on families and communities in Beyond the Bars, an eye-opening eBook that delves into the emotional, economic, and social challenges experienced by households when a loved one goes to prison. Navigate through the emotional tolls, exploring stress, anxiety, and long-term psychological effects on families. Understand the economic strain, including loss of income, legal expenses, and childcare costs, and see firsthand the repercussions on children faced with educational challenges and behavioral issues. Take a deep dive into the harsh realities of ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Juvenile Justice
- Addressing Youth Crime for a Safer Future
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover the transformative world of juvenile justice with this compelling and comprehensive eBook, "Juvenile Justice." Designed for anyone looking to deeply understand rehabilitation programs for youthful offenders, this resource dives into the heart of what makes these programs successful. Begin your journey with an exploration of the history and evolution of juvenile rehabilitation programs. Understand the varied types of rehabilitation and the significant role community-based alternatives play in shaping futures. Learn about the psychological aspects affecting youth offenders, including...
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International Perspectives on Penal Systems
- Comparative Insights and Reforms
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins
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Unlock the hidden layers of the world's penal systems with International Perspectives on Penal Systems. This comprehensive eBook delves deep into the intricacies of penal reform movements, offering a global viewpoint on the effectiveness of different penal policies. Begin your journey with a historical overview of penal systems, understanding the importance and the drivers behind reforms. Explore the significant role of human rights and see how international standards shape prison policies across continents. Investigate real-world case studies that highlight human rights violations and ...
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Theories of Punishment
- Understanding Retribution, Deterrence, and Rehabilitation in the Justice System
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
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Unlock the complexities of the justice system with Theories of Punishment, an insightful and comprehensive eBook that navigates the myriad philosophies and practicalities behind punitive measures. Delve deep into the historical development and fundamental principles shaping how societies understand and administer justice. Begin your journey with an illuminating introduction that sets the stage, offering clarity on the essential role punishment plays in maintaining social order. Discover the philosophical and moral foundations of retribution, exploring its legal frameworks and its place in ...
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Inside Correctional Facilities
- Types, Functions, and the Art of Management
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
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Unlock the secrets behind the walls in "Inside Correctional Facilities," a comprehensive exploration of the complex world of prisons and detention centers. This essential guide offers unparalleled insights into the structure, function, and future of correctional systems. Dive into the historical roots of correctional facilities and advance through modern-day practices that shape today's prison environment. Understand the critical aspects of effective management from architectural design to the intricate balance of security and accessibility. Discover the various types of correctional ...
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Socioeconomic Roots of Crime
- How Economic Inequality Fuels Criminal Behavior and What We Can Do About It
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
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Unlock the hidden connections between economy and crime with "Socioeconomic Roots of Crime." This groundbreaking eBook explores the intricate web of socioeconomic factors that drive criminal behavior, offering in-depth analysis and compelling insights that will change the way you think about crime. Dive into the fundamental aspects of socioeconomic status and its impact on crime rates, beginning with a thorough introduction to key economic factors and their historical links to crime. Discover how poverty steers individuals towards unlawful activities, supported by eye-opening statistics, ...
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Parole
- By: Rob McKeon
- Narrated by: Rob McKeon
- Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
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Rob McKeon is a member of Britain’s parole board, making tough, life-changing decisions about whether a prisoner is safe to return to society; impacting not only prisoners and their victims, but also the general public. This vital work has been the subject of a BBC television documentary, Parole. For 12 years, Rob has been handling sensitive and high-profile cases, dealing with the social, moral, and emotional pressures that come with this difficult job. This book provides unique insight into his work, with a compelling behind-the-scenes look at parole hearings.
By: Rob McKeon