Incarcerated Women Bust Myths About Prison | Truth or Myth

[@Participant]

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[@sxes]

SoulPancake fisrt

[@cool2dtouch778]

TFSღ

[@ImUpsetThatYouStoleMyUsername]

I am black and i hate all white people

[@toiletpaper3536]

@@ImUpsetThatYouStoleMyUsername we love you too

[@ImUpsetThatYouStoleMyUsername]

@@toiletpaper3536 stupid name

[@siddhishah2222]

"No one fought that hard for me, No one.." she said that with a smile on her face. Breaks my heart

[@omadmydude1957]

Yeah, well when you murder someone...

[@blubblub3555]

Tiffany Calabrese I’m not defending her or anything, but she was involved with murder. Other people killed the men.

[@lilahmanfredi1889]

I know! It’s so sad how half-hearted the public defense system currently is.

[@tiffanyhill6337]

I felt that.

[@saifaljuaid210]

How do you guys know what they’ve been incarcerated for?

[@Name-ru3di]

Most of these women are really well spoken, I hope their lives turn around.

[@madysonmaddox6221]

Yes I really hope they do change their live

[@h2odrew854]

I’m pretty sure that’s the reason they were picked for the interviews.

[@Victoria-jx4oq]

Name dude same they all seem like sweat hearts like they might of done bad things but we can all change

[@chloehoopes1522]

ugly donkey they never said it wasn’t they just wished their lives turn around

[@anandjaswanth21]

No we should have execution

[@deenodollas7058]

That black lady look like she could be a principal at the school or something agreed?

[@KristenKimberly]

Agreed! However, her co defendant and herself, beat a man to death in a motel. I don't think my old principal, would ever do that. Lol and she was as mean as they come. She took the plea, for 20 years, with her sweet face.

[@vickieclark5931]

I agree. She looks so classy. She looks like someone you could work with or a next door neighbor.

[@falsealarmno]

@@KristenKimberly WOW!

[@KristenKimberly]

@O faithful I'm not sure, I just googled her name, 'tocquianna culver,' and that came up. I would assume it was a prostitution type thing, gone terribly wrong. Whatever it was, it was enough for her pretty self, to beat the breaks off of him.

[@KristenKimberly]

@O faithful I'd think it'd be safe to assume drugs were involved, as I don't remember seeing the article stating there were any weapons. One or both of them, must've had some super human strength that day.

[@kwik2707]

Prison food: fake, shipped from a factory, bad School food: fake, shipped from a factory, bad

[@breeblack927]

pur3g0ld except prison food says”not for human consumption” lol

[@johnkobiz6557]

Right bout that

[@J.Anita24]

Don’t forget military food (Mermites)

[@JA-wb1uo]

My old school actually used like canned ravioli and other stuff they’d get from like a dollar tree. It wasn’t that bad it was the false claims of where the food came from that made it bad

[@briahnnacurtis9510]

We have buffalo wild wings, chipotle and subway at my school

[@lyraladd833]

Wow. This shook me, especially the end where the woman said, “I am so much more than the box that anybody could put me in.” Such a powerful statement.

[@hpp]

Jaden Smith level deep.

[@lila151]

Lol powerful? She put herself in a damn box when she decided to commit a crime. This is ridiculous

[@weowe]

@@lila151 someone had a bad day

[@lila151]

boof wouf 👌🏽

[@globalfamily8172]

@@weowe Yeah, like crime victims usually do.

[@niftynic115]

"No one fought that hard for me, NO ONE." I think that says it all.

[@PabloEscobar-yx8up]

Fight for yourself perhaps and stop expecting others to fight for you....that would be the adult way to look at things no?

[@bovineking8927]

Except that won't get you out of prison....

[@rebeccafly9432]

@@PabloEscobar-yx8up no. That won't help you in a court of law.

[@PabloEscobar-yx8up]

@@rebeccafly9432 ohh right, but expecting others to do it for you is? Things must be different today then, I thought you fought your own battles but hey

[@IvonneJR91]

@@PabloEscobar-yx8up that is incredibly entitled, I think, when you don't know the situations these people have been through.

[@beckyg5830]

The everyone needs a glitter card made me smile.

[@ruledbyvenusss]

it made me want to send a bulk of glitter cards to inmates through some kid of prison pen pal service haha

[@EmoFeathers]

It made me worried because I'm pretty sure the glitter used on cards is not safe for your eyes. If a piece of that glitter gets stuck in your eye it could do permanent damage.

[@bindijean1]

I received a phone call from my husband (then boyfriend), he had gotten in trouble from the guards because glitter got all over them. And I was to warned to never do that again.

[@maureenogorman8740]

My local prison doesn't allow cards with glitter.

[@amandajean8394]

Most prisons don't allow that though

[@terryterry8376]

Dont let the kids from Beyond Scared Straight see this.

[@MrNemano]

This comment is underrated.

[@kekepalmer5726]

Frrr💀💀💀

[@SomeRamdomAhole]

That show I can never take seriously it’s like watching court room dramas ffs

[@kekepalmer5726]

@@SomeRamdomAhole ikr

[@SomeRamdomAhole]

Mariana Garza it’s unintentionally hilarious (both kids and inmates) bet these kids outside the show are just sweethearts just told to act like a hardass for views lol

[@anvy2000]

That glitter card does work man, her eyes are gorgeously sparkling!

[@btsobsessed9685]

It might not be the glitter card

[@dancostello6186]

She is truly stunning!

[@devin3537]

@Dan costello Ikr she’s so pretty

[@xxcryssmarie224]

@@btsobsessed9685 Im pretty sure it is

[@jrmovies3807]

xXCrystal MarieXx it's not

[@SA-yw5uw]

I wish they’d ask if the guards really abuse them

[@Monustaai]

RIGHT?!

[@nachyocheeze9348]

I've never been to prison but I believe it is. I mean look at the way cops act on the outside.

[@chay7224]

i’m a corrections officer in a male facility and we do not abuse the offenders whatsoever but what i know to be true for the department of corrections in my state may not be true for every state or institution.

[@chrisj197438]

chay So not one time have you witnessed any mistreatment of any inmate?

[@williampratherel952]

They do abuse the women, my family can tell you some stories that would break you spirit !!!

[@jeranitorres6622]

*woman only wear makeup for men* all woman prison: “we still get to wear makeup up!”

[@LilyLayy]

Love this comment ahaha

[@Lovicide]

I'd say it's more for everyone they see, rather than just men

[@melodykhundrakpam]

But in my opinion , women wear makeup because they want to and they love it , they don't wear for someone else 😊✌️

[@ZuhaLoveMusic]

@@Lovicide yes, 100%

[@amethyststone4051]

@@melodykhundrakpam agreed.

[@brianpearis1478]

I wonder what that older black woman's charge is. She looks like the mother next door.

[@fxjrulpzxi]

Murder. Seriously.

[@elitzarey]

Whats her name do u guys know i would like to look it up. Thanks

[@kenndra9035]

Yes murder and it’s so weird. Because it’s in Oklahoma and I’m in Oklahoma. Never heard of her tho. 😳

[@bailey4evr481]

Her charge was second degree murder she said it wasn't her by her hands but that she was at the wrong place at the wrong time

[@shorteydoo-wop1871]

@@elitzarey Her name is Tocquianna L. Culver.

[@Raquel96]

Some very lovely well spoken women, hope the best for them

[@astroranger5528]

Lovely? Do you know who these women are, and what crimes they've committed? The lady who's been in for twelve years murdered someone and lured the man to his death. These aren't lovely people.

[@JS-0-]

Plopp R how’d you know?

[@rogeroropeza516]

If that's really your logic then I feel sorry for you..

[@Participant]

Hi all, We've deleted a comment in this thread that was attempting to link to an article with Toc'quianna's name and charge in it. We will be releasing more videos about these women in the weeks to come. Toc'quianna explains her charge in a future video. While we believe that people are more than one mistake they've made and that we all deserve an opportunity for forgiveness/rehabilitation, we understand why it can be so tempting to know what charges the women were sentenced for. But, you can never know the full truth of someone's situation from some short, sensationalized news article. Especially considering how the media portrays people of color who are arrested. So, we will be removing attempts to share articles about the women's charges. One of our most important purposes in creating this video is to give these women a platform to talk about their situation from their perspective. The world already has plenty of shows and new articles trying to depict incarcerated women as terrible people, so we will not support that here.

[@astroranger5528]

@@Participant No, but I can know the truth when I am in a relationship with a relative of the man she murdered. Have you thought about how this impacts the families of the victims? Or, do you just care to sensationalize the stories for yourself to gain views, and money through the advertisements placed on your videos. You know the word of a murderer, you don't know anything else about the victim or their family.

[@2bmeis2bfree]

Who hasn't made bad choices? If walls could talk some people would be locked up for life. There are good and bad people everywhere.

[@eileen66]

So it’s a normal bad choice to rob and kill someone?

[@saadabower4746]

Leena she didn’t kill anyone , it was second degree , she was there when it happened but physically did nothing

[@misssilverunicorn5418]

Simply La yeah you make bad choices. But you have to deal with the consequences of said choices. I have empathy for everyone in prison going through what they’re going through, but it still doesn’t justify what they did, if they were allowed to run wild on the street without any consequences you also think that’s okay? Some ppl in prison are rapists, murderers, human traffickers, etc by choice. They did really bad stuff and have to deal with the consequences. That’s how life works 🤷🏽‍♀️ no matter the situation. Because if one of them ever touched my family member, I’d want them in jail suffering too. I’d also like to say that I feel worse for the people who were at the wrong place at the wrong time or were framed but for those that did what they did without any remorse whatsoever and did it by choice, they have to deal with the consequences. I kinda feel bad for them too, but who know how many lives they ruined 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@ansleymartin5484]

MissSilverUnicorn I think what she’s mainly trying to say is that there are ppl that did the same exact thing as these ppl in prison but never got convicted and are walking freely. Her main point was that not everyone is horrible and that they’re horrible ppl walking freely around us everyday

[@misssilverunicorn5418]

Ansley Martin ahhh yes I’m sorry. I guess I understood wrong. I took it as none of them should be in jail because everybody make mistakes 😅

[@adenium7700]

That prison cafeteria looks nicer than the one at my school.

[@hiinsanity]

Seriously lol

[@rO-gy6hs]

True

[@imfabulous2151]

Savanna Rose ᏚᎪᎷᎬ

[@greendan_]

That’s the visiting center lmao

[@parhaenormal]

Savanna Rose my school doesn’t even have a cafeteria 💀

[@alicat137]

*when people in prison have better hair than you*

[@RealChadSkeen]

They have more time to worry about their hair... that’s all they have to do

[@danewtuber3461]

Nice grammar

[@alicat137]

Pink Banana i know it’s amazing

[@sandra6790]

Alicat137 I felt that

[@amirahhassan]

Alicat137 damn ikr 😪😔

[@candymathers1116]

I’m way more interested in the black lady’s story than the video itself. I wanna know what she did!

[@whatamachine89]

2nd degree murder

[@santapeterpanoranyoneelsey4985]

That's too much

[@lacrymosa777]

@Chris.T Hendricks wow you really can't judge a book by the cover forreal. I wonder what the full story is

[@Bscott00789]

@Chris.T Hendricks dame lol

[@darrickadukes4046]

Me too

[@jordannash8334]

"No one ever fought that hard for me. No one." My heart 💔💔😭

[@mollydyke2313]

D U S T Z Oミュージックビデオ no their not. They did bad things but that doesn’t make them bad people. They deserve a better chance

[@Mymybaby100]

D U S T Z Oミュージックビデオ They aren’t bad people. They did bad things and GOT CAUGHT. That’s the only difference between them and us. Stop being so judgmental smh

[@katyamelekluba6561]

D U S T Z Oミュージックビデオ actually the US prison system is really messed up. There are people who go to prison because they can’t afford lawyers and get public defenders who are the worst. Most are fresh out of law school, they don’t have connections, and they have thousands of cases so they don’t have time to put much into any of them. Some defenders that I know have multiple jobs or working for another office so that adds to their case loads. So getting a fair trial doesn’t happen. Most take plea deals and don’t understand what they are signing because of the legal terms or are rushed because they are told this is only good for this meeting. There are bad people but a good majority of people who are in US prisons are nonviolent offenders or women who were acting in self defense to save themselves. So keep that in mind next time

[@jja91785]

She killed someone. Soooo ...

[@greggreg8118]

Myeshia P. How do you know that they aren’t bad people as well? Isn’t it possible that they are? Or are you just completely brainwashed by them being on camera and tearing up about their children?

[@indiantechscammer7651]

They legit do not seem like criminals

[@irissimmons8226]

Indian Tech Scammer Criminals can still be good human beings lol

[@claire_317]

@@irissimmons8226 I'd say they mean that these women don't seem like the stereotypes surrounding criminals that TV shows us🤷

[@MeaganThorpe]

What do “criminals” seem like?

[@melancholics_7808]

They are criminals, there’s no point hiding away from that fact, what you should be seeing is that being a criminal doesn’t take away your humanity. We all deserve the benefit of the doubt, even those you might think least deserving.

[@monalisasweetheart7369]

That's the misconception I think that Hollywood portrays!! It's the same thing about Mental Health Facilities which are very similar to prisons when you are held against your will!! Our perceptions need to rise above Film!! 💯😪

[@wiiiz3]

Why do they look less depressed than me when im the free one?

[@jimdandy8996]

They were probably just happy to be pulled out to talk to a human from the outside for a change.

[@CanadianBaconCrumble]

Because you have to work. Presumably.

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

Swap with them...

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

Jim Dandy Thhey got damn beauty salons, they have more leisure than a lot of people

[@viviansmith5060]

Maybe you aren't grateful?

[@Dano-uf8ys]

Addicts should be in rehab not prison, damned lazy judges.

[@audreybryant7113]

Exactly

[@marianaherrera9728]

ben yosep you must not be American 😂 There are people in prison who shouldn’t be in prison & should rather be in a mental institution but the judges decide other wise for being lazy

[@happyhorse1028]

Dano1947 so true

[@happyhorse1028]

Hannah stewart you would also probably end up with a bigger drug addiction. You will also likely end up being a criminal when you can’t find work because of your criminal record.

[@deeanna8448]

I agree 💯%

[@carlgrimeseyepatch27]

We need to reform the prison system ... rehabilitation not incarceration

[@vickyla2493]

Elizabeth Nicole I disagree and agree. Because if somebody hurts somebody the victim deserves justice. But when it comes to things like petty theft and drugs then I mostly agree.

[@chicaarana1164]

They do deserve to be “locked up” for what they did, but don’t they have programs like education and career training so that they are ready to restart their lives for when they get out? I’ve seen a segment where the women trained to work in a salon. I think these programs are wonderful. God bless these women and may they continue to be strong in prison learned from their mistakes and vow to do better when they are out.

[@Neryssa111]

Chica Arana Those programs according to ex-prisoners from KZbin have a very small number of availability. They are also underfunded so someone in prison wouldn’t learn the skill/trade the correct way. Also what is the point of prison for low level inmates doing nothing? The high amount of prisoners vs the tiny amount of programs don’t benefit the large population of incarceration. The system is flawed for the low risk inmates who don’t get the resources to become productive members of society. Tax Payers are paying for someone to get crappy food, shelter, and showers and to live in prison for years. Even if a prison is privatized the government send these institutions grants from taxes. How does that change anyone? Prisoners have difficulty restarting their lives. Imagine years of no job experience and you only have a GED with a criminal record. Not every company gives opportunities, so the Prison System is flawed.

[@cbdimprovehealth8916]

@@vickyla2493, They should still be rehabilitated, because eventually most of them will be released back into society.

[@awnelajou1563]

Y’all should see the norway prison

[@kellysherman5432]

That woman really does have a beautiful smile!

[@sabreeahtaylorofficial2512]

Kelly Sherman which one ?

[@kellysherman5432]

@@sabreeahtaylorofficial2512 At the end of the video, they asked "What's your favorite thing about yourself" and one woman said she loves her smile. I was referring to that woman :)

[@austinhodgins6369]

I know, but 20 year though. I wonder what the crime was.

[@Goldan1]

@@austinhodgins6369 Exactly, I am also curious!

[@Dontworryaboutit.]

Robbery and 2nd degree murder.

[@munacheee885]

Okay for those asking about the black woman’s story, she is in prison because she witnessed her lover kill someone. So accomplice charges I guess

[@kellyb4809]

Yes. She tells her story in another video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpumoXiBe8R-bNE

[@susanmurray1881]

She got 12 yrs for being there, WHO THE HELL JUST STANDS THERE, OK 🤔

[@haventpickedanameyet2527]

M

[@land417]

@@susanmurray1881 fight, flight, or freeze response is different for everyone

[@jneve2340]

I'm curious to know how she gets prison time for witnessing a murder.

[@nancybeveridgetaylor3256]

I worked as a med nurse/psych tech in maximum security forensic psychiatric, I met some beautiful people as well as very sick , bad people inside. There are many people who should be out, there are some, a few, just a few, who should stay In because they are evil & sick. But so many people deserve that glitter card ❤

[@purple00k]

Nancy Beveridge Taylor awww

[@michellehitt1976]

😍🌻💝

[@kkaebsongsehuniee7225]

Nancy Beveridge Taylor ❤️❤️❤️

[@angelsharpe9429]

Nancy Beveridge Taylor i wish i knew what prison she was in i’d totally send her a glitter card

[@fional9906]

Nancy Beveridge Taylor I can’t read with all your commas

[@elijahh2220]

The US prison system is incredibly unjust.

[@Eva-y3k9x]

I'm from Russia and ours is so much worse, trust me

[@elijahh2220]

@@CedarMountainsnow The US has 4.4% of the world's population and 22% of the world's prisoners. Do some research, something is TERRIBLY WRONG.

[@viktoriaeve7157]

No it’s actyalky not... these woman are bad people that did bad things.

[@troymoon6818]

It’s still unjust guys, they don’t keep up to date with discoveries in psychology and biology science that makes us question what free will is, (changes the way we should look at crimes and if you don’t agree with that sorry science doesn’t care about your opinion) and the justice system clearly hasn’t designed itself intelligently enough to lower the number of “re-offenders” They just throw you in jail (with ineffective punishments such as solitary confinement which has been proven to not improve the psychological health of the inmate at all therefore making them more likely to commit crime AGAIN in or outside the prison, improving their psychological health and teaching them to conduct themselves under the platitude of empathy should be prioritized) so they throw you in jail and do nothing to help you rehabilitate or come to grips with an existential crises in your life whether you put yourself there or not, and then kick you out and expect you to be a high upstanding reasonable citizen, bullshit Now some inmates are just sadomasochistic dangers, and for them, well, death penalty seems more humane and effective especially when it comes to looking at how it would change the entire system overall (less violence in prisons, more money saved, less stress on the overall system, more free space for management to come up with improved solutions) the severely psychotic murderers and rapists that continue their behavior in prison without a care of the consequences are better off put to death instead of wasting space It’s not a perfect world, and we could complain about anything no matter how much security or wellbeing a sacrifice brings, but the prison/justice system adds to the majority of suffering we experience as a whole because not only do they play a HUGE part in the management and prevention of violence and crime, but they are not not taking that responsibility to the fullest either, Which as a consequence allows the circle of suffering and unconsciousness to perpetuate itself even more and more In other words, they could be doing a lot better, but they don’t want to think 5 steps ahead, they feel secure and comfortable conducting business with big guns in high chairs only half a step ahead still ever so detached from the way things actually are for the people who suffer from their irresponsibility who can’t change the justice system, the people or families who suffer from another murder or theft once more from the system’s failed opportunity to prevent it from happening just one more time

[@elijahh2220]

​@@viktoriaeve7157 "Bad people?" You can really watch this and make such a cut-and-dry statement? Laws don't define morality, and you don't even know what they did. A mistake doesn't mean they're bad people. Stop licking boots it's bad for you.

[@lasagna4131]

Anyone else curious as to what they did?

[@itsminxy_]

Squiddyyy273 I know the lady in for 20 years was convicted of armed robbery and second degree murder

[@lasagna4131]

Rogue Battles yeah I just saw the video but what is a second hand murder ?

[@mikei6605]

Squiddyyy273 second degree murder is murder that occurs in the moment and is not planned. Planned murder is first degree murder.

[@lukasb2001]

one of the women at the end mentioned her addiction, so probably possession

[@taer3142]

@@meimisaki3907 Manslaughter is a form of murder but there is no malice. For instance you were out hunting and accidentally killed someone although it was not intentional you still pay the consequences for being reckless with your weapon. Or if you are at fault in a car accident that killed someone.

[@chito870]

Prison in movies: “Im here for murdering an entire family” Prison irl: “lol Couldn’t pay my parking ticket in time”

[@julz3tt3]

In America yes.

[@thomasmiller5384]

People who are addicted shouldn’t be in prison. They should be given help with their addiction but they shouldn’t be locked up.

[@bskee001]

I totally agree, it's no different than a person addicted to alcohol. They can legally drink it, but someone else who uses a different substance, even heroin, they get locked up. It's about freedom and private property, and people should be free to put whatever they want into their body because their body is their own private property that belongs to them and nobody else.

[@ellahaan1992]

she may have gotten caught for selling substances but i fully agree. (also, hi thomas, random seeing you here) :)

[@_Anthony___]

When they're on substances that can kill you or harm others it should be limited to use

[@bskee001]

DEA Soviet Alcohol and tobacco can kill or harm you, but they’re legal. The point is, they should be able to use it provided they don’t cause harm to OTHERS. If they cause harm to themselves, that is their choice because it’s their body and their life. But just like with alcohol, people can use other drugs with varying degrees of responsibility and cause no harm to another person while using them. Now when someone is using something and they cause harm to another person, like for example, using ecstasy while driving a car, or using heroin and neglecting their children to the point of child abuse, then they should be jailed for doing those things, NOT for things such as simple use in the privacy of their own homes where nobody else is affected. That is what’s called FREEDOM!

[@user-pg5re1cg7d]

@@bskee001 But most times that is not the case if someone is addicted that means they can't control themself. Your ability to make decisions is also different when you under influence or drugs. People who sell drugs should get higher sentence than the person who is using it. Drugs is not good for society. People who are addicted should get help. They deserve a sentence but should work to get rid of their addiction. And getting them to be a functional person. Addiction is not freedom. Addiction enslaves people.

[@kellacanb]

We've always heard people say "you can't judge a book by its cover", but that lady just completed it for us. "You can't judge a book by its cover. A cover is not a story." Thank you ma'am. That was beautiful.

[@nikkimorris2026]

Your welcome.. it's very true

[@whatifiwasbald]

Nikki Morris :o Are you that women from the video? I had to correct the word girl and change it to women, because in my eyes that’s what I see.

[@nikkimorris2026]

@@whatifiwasbald Yes I am Kassandra.. the one with the glitter

[@whatifiwasbald]

Nikki Morris Ok. You inspired me by the way

[@nikkimorris2026]

@@whatifiwasbald thank you I'm glad that I could

[@kunaldhuria3935]

Thank you Soul Pancake for changing my perception.

[@BitterFlower]

Read Orange is the New Black - the actual book. It's nothing like the show and I loved it!

[@riveraspen2745]

You should have NEVER judged in the first place , especially since the most violent people are NEVER the ones in jail Willful ignorance is BLISS. GOD BLESS AMERIKKKA

[@brenbreez]

Spent 6 years in prison. Everything these ladies said were true.

[@brenbreez]

@Loletta Cruz Committed a crime

[@pandagirl4040]

How old are you

[@brenbreez]

@@pandagirl4040 Is this a serious question?

[@shannonporter4207]

You don't have to answer but just a question I've always had, do the guards abuse you and beat you in prison or is it a myth. x

[@brenbreez]

@@shannonporter4207 Some guards do. There are many who misuse their authority and take whatever they want.But there are a few decent ones who deserve recognition too.

[@skysnene]

I have a beautiful cousin in prison, 21 years now, for accidentally killing her husband after his day long drinking & abusing her. He happened to be a deputy sheriff so she got railroaded. She has gotten a counseling degree, a paralegal & has worked to train dogs for service dogs. She is a prison lawyer & represents many other women that don't have lawyers. I travel to visit her as often as I can. I've learned so much about what prison life is like. She's got really good friends there. I don't judge any of them but from her I've learned that a huge percentage of the women in prison are because of domestic abuse. She counsels these women. If your spouse is in law enforcement nobody believes he is abusing you. She tried often to take the four kids & get away but he told her he would find her & kill her & nobody would believe he did it so it's almost impossible to get away. She had never been arrested, never been in any trouble yet ended up losing her home, her children, who were taught to hate her because she killed their dad but two of them were only 3 & 4 & only know what they are told. She wants to be free of course to try to mend her relationship with her kids if possible but in Louisiana if you get life you usually don't get parole. I love her dearly, she's my other daughter to me. Her mother & my mother were sisters, mine the oldest of 8 hers the youngest. Her mom has been dead a long time so I'm her bonus mom. I appreciate shows like this that shows that being in prison doesn't mean you're a mean evil person. There are bad inmates but there are good inmates that made a bad decision.

[@megchowdhary]

I love this story so much! Pls tell her she has a fan in India and hope she stays happy! Lots of love! :)

[@annettemint]

Bama Carol Loves fur babies Louisiana laws are so harsh. I’ve heard stories like that of your cousins all too often. It sounds like she’s been rehabilitated and has made the best of her life behind bars. Prayers to your family.

[@jongpark]

Bama Carol Loves fur babies Thank you for sharing. Hope your sister got to know Jesus while in prison. After spending time in a Korean prison for dancing at the Olympics, I realize this world is not just...but God is just. Her husband is burning in hell so that he can’t continue destroying her children’s future. And her children will do fine with prayer and encouragement from a local church(true family). God has done everything for a reason, I wouldn’t doubt it if one of her kids or yours become a lawyer or judge in the future to defend women and cases like hers so that no one will have go through what she been through. Ecclesiastes 3:11 Beautiful time. Eternity. Beginning to end. John 3:17 Love story.

[@RPdyke]

Send her my love and strength from the Netherlands

[@elainewarren8552]

Bama... Your cousin sounds like a beautiful, intelligent soul. How long is her prison sentence and where is she incarcerated? She is fortunate to have you by her side...she goes through all that mental and physical abuse then is made to look like the bad "guy" when she protects herself against this monster called her husband! Then, her babies turn against her because of false accusations. I send my best wishes and much love from Austin Texas!

[@QuinGuitardotcom]

“Not all prison food sucks... but, most of it does” Well, they failed to bust that myth....

[@Participant]

Haha ;) well, we're going to show the truth of what was really said. We're not interested in editing out their answers that don't fit into what we were trying to achieve creatively.

[@QuinGuitardotcom]

SoulPancake hahaha, well I enjoyed it and appreciated her honest answer! And thanks for the response!

[@ChrisMorganComedy]

@@Participant what did these women do?

[@maddy1255]

QuinMusic my dad works at a correctional prison and he used to bring these food bags that they give to prisoners bc we had ran out of bread and lunch meat. The bags have chips. 4 prices of bread, 2 jelly packets, 2 peanut butter packets, and like cookies called mines it’s actually pretty yummy besides the bread....no whole wheat for me lol

[@PrincessTinkerbells]

I feel like prison food is like American school lunch on steroids. Like, up to par with school food, but school food at *best*

[@soniamariacurca2894]

I liked this. Although I kind of want to know why they ended up in prison. Not to judge. Just to know how much they changed

[@bookcreator]

I remember reading an article about Tocquianna (remember her because of her name) a few months ago. She was convicted for robbery and second-degree murder along with some other people after falling into drugs and a bad crowd.

[@bookcreator]

Dion St. Michael She’s been in there a while, so she’s had time to think about it. She’s probably a very different person. Definitely has taken some positive steps towards improving herself, which is good

[@rashone2879]

@@bookcreator Unfortunately no one just falls into drugs and a bad crowd...they make a bad decision to do drugs and hang with bad people and it's extremely sad and unfortunate when that person ends up convicted of crimes which they may not have actually done, but there "were there" so considered to be complicit....if that's what you're suggesting happened here....but no one "fall into" drugs...bad life decisions.

[@bookcreator]

Rashone True, but it was a series of bad choices, often little ones. I’m sure it’s not like she woke up one day and was like “hey let me help my friends rob and kill someone for drug money”. Obviously she’s still responsible, since she didn’t have to be there/go along with it. But I can see how it could happen, especially if you were surrounded by people making similar choices growing up

[@terenarosa4790]

@@bookcreator which one is that?

[@juniorlks1]

The black older lady has such a nice composure it makes me think she was a high class executive who got caught stealing millions from her firm.

[@nicoleconley2315]

Second degree murder

[@lisaazevedo7490]

Junior Rocha nope. She murdered someone.

[@juniorlks1]

@@lisaazevedo7490 I looked her up. She didn't kill anyone, she was an accomplice. Had she killed someone with her own hands, she would have gotten the death sentence.

[@eye63]

Apparently she was at the wrong place at the wrong time

[@brennamoreno8941]

Junior Rocha whats her name

[@HappilyMarried40]

Am I the only one that's watching while reading the comments 🤷🏿‍♀️ it's a habit🤦🏿‍♀️

[@elysia..]

It's not a habit. It's what everybody does during. We are all controlled in EVERYTHING we do.

[@otismyman5112]

The funniest and smartest people in 'Merica add to these comments

[@vluvbug]

Me...🖐

[@elysia..]

@@otismyman5112 lmao you're welcome 😚

[@designercate]

Same

[@rebeccaoprea9917]

They may fail society and their family but the justice system fails them as well .

[@cassandrarumbaugh2896]

Rebecca Oprea Most of them didn’t fail family... just themselves

[@SLAYLORDFOCKER]

Rebecca Oprea One more time for the people in the back 😩🗣👏🏾

[@Andyatl2002]

Cassandra Rumbaugh, or they just got unlucky, you know it isn’t unlikely for innocent people to be put in prison...

[@PabloEscobar-yx8up]

Never thought that in some cases society fails them? Goes both ways. And justice...if you're a witness to something you get grilled as if you're the guilty party...putting yourself through that in a public setting of a courtroom just to have them locked in a building with barbed wire fences isn't justice either, it shows what the guilty done was wrong but it doesn't bring justice

[@HaloHuntress]

A lot depends on the location of the prison.

[@hqnnah9261]

“I’d rather sit down and talk about it” She would probably make a really good therapist

[@Twinzma]

Except, she murdered a man by beating him to death. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@hqnnah9261]

Iris Jones oop- I didn’t know that..

[@hqnnah9261]

Iris Jones you sure?

[@apmadampickel9898]

• DramaLove • she didn’t she was just there

[@apmadampickel9898]

• DramaLove • it was like a wrong place wrong time thing

[@sidqiyamahamood6042]

It is said that no one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its *jails* . A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones

[@binamai6638]

Sidqiya Mahamood true

[@ntandosekay]

Very true statement!

[@CyeOutsider]

It should also be judged by how it treats its non-citizens. Human rights, dignity, fairness and compassion belong to all human beings, not just citizens.

[@embr4065]

Absolutely! The people in US prisons have it great compared to many many other countries in the world!

[@emiiimm7436]

Love that

[@mari0403]

I REALLY want to know what the black woman did to be in prison for that long

[@biancanicole8994]

afk mari second degree murder

[@sarahbarabe8470]

@@biancanicole8994 where can we find the story

[@Alex-ki1yr]

They posted more vids on her on this channel

[@BluDrop5]

Maybe murder...

[@kykysmith446]

She looks like a sweet elder lol.

[@davidalexander1375]

Just because they use orange doesn’t mean they can’t show their true colors

[@lyraladd833]

Great comment! 💜

[@spacecities__]

That's deep. I like it

[@rosericorico4980]

🙌🙌🙌

[@khalimendikrachel3796]

Woah that was great

[@camronsmith1335]

about a minute and 30 seconds in i totally forgot these woman might’ve have committed crimes. i respect these woman to the fullest.

[@camronsmith1335]

really sore knee please elaborate, you should’ve been able to infer that i was saying these woman made mistakes but it’s unidentifiable and doesn’t shape who a person is. you need to recalibrate your interpretation gauge.

[@Valarie.0]

Camron Smith Jesus loves you

[@revolucion5398]

@@camronsmith1335 I respect Jeffrey Epstein for molesting girls. He's learned his lesson.

[@camronsmith1335]

Enoch R. These comments i swear. I respect these girls for being able to realize what they did was wrong and for being able to open other people’s eyes about how bad it is in prison. Respect is universal, i’m sure these wonderful woman would respect me...so i’ll respect them.

[@kingayy9267]

@Camron Smith Some people are so unhappy with themselves, they look down on others so, in their mind, "at least I'm not _that_ guy." It says more bad about them than it does about the person they're trying to insult. Let's hope they feel better about themself one day.

[@eileendeossie2216]

I liked hearing from them. There is a stereotype about people in jail. Not all are bad and not all are stupid. They just did a mistake. Best of luck ladies

[@lmjesuschrist7450]

And some are innocent. People really tend to forget and lose sight of that. I feel it's because all the bad thats shoved in societies face over certain images that we all tend to start seeing just that and nothing more.

[@eileendeossie2216]

I do hate hearing about the innocent or the after so many years that they can’t get back and all they get is sorry... not OK.

[@deeznuts4703]

I don't think taking part in a murder is "just a mistake" tho

[@eileendeossie2216]

pewdiepies lighting no one is saying it is. I’m just saying not everyone in jail is terrible. Wasn’t staying that all these ladies in the video were innocent ha.

[@NinjaKittkatt]

I'm sorry but theres a difference between an accidental mistake and a purposeful mistake. Accidental mistakes rarely get you thrown in prison. Purposeful mistakes (like child neglect, drug addiction, or helping someone commit murder) deserve punishment. If you intentionally make a mistake, it's your responsibility to accept the consequences.

[@tova1412]

oh wow i really liked this video! more content like this please, it's really interesting

[@godisdead6611]

“For that one day you get the be a woman” that hit hard

[@flyingdutchman9053]

god is dead why? Its not holiday camp?

[@ALLDAYKPOP]

@@flyingdutchman9053 Shut up, bitter idiot

[@flyingdutchman9053]

247Asian Media How am I bitter saying they lost their rights for a reason?^^ Hit a soft spot or what?

[@madsgracie]

i feel like the black lady has so much potential. she looks like she could be a principal or something.

[@nancyg2442]

madelyn grace she has a 3.9 gpa and had a GED as a senior in college. I’m really happy for her tbh

[@trxphywaifalt]

@@nancyg2442 why does every kpop fan have their idol as a pfp like omg yall are everywhere

[@nancyg2442]

nuttymilk haha I haven’t been a fan for over a year and I’m to lazy to change it smh😂😂 but yessss ever since I stopped being into Kpop I SEE THEM EVERYWHEREEE I’m happy they getting the recognition they deserve tho

[@trxphywaifalt]

@@nancyg2442 and why aren't you a fan anymore lol

[@mclovingbiscuits115]

She is serving 20 years.. she probably killed someone yeah she is great. These people are on tv.. you really think they are showing their true colors.. yeah I don’t think so

[@devmarceadventures77]

the mom part has me in tears now 😭

[@mirahmariah]

Dev & Marce Adventures sameee

[@xtow46]

Same here

[@kespeth2]

Let me guess, protecting her child against a pedophile and SHE gets the prison time?

[@AEK113]

You should make the equivalent of this clip! It’d be very interesting to see how male and female prisoners experience prison

[@Speakstreet222]

Alicia Estela there are more videos on male in prison then women.

[@pathetic2399]

Or if the people in the comments will be as sympathetic toward male prisoners who committed the same crimes.

[@ratwood001]

You had your puff piece about criminals here. If that makes you feel like a better person, great. Please don't do the same for male criminals, or at least the ones that murder and rape people. Because there are people like me who would take all the rope in Texas, find tall trees, and hang them for the people to see

[@sharigill3130]

“No one fought that hard for me.” 😒😔😞 💔my heart right now, broken!! This country just does whatever they want with people when the opportunity is placed in front of them.

[@lizzyxo9015]

She killed someone

[@drip2hard976]

Lizzy xo maybe she didn’t she still deserves a fair chance no matter what she did

[@lauramessy]

@@lizzyxo9015 no

[@teainkorea7482]

she was involved in a murder. this video is romanticizing criminals and that's not ok. yes they all seem to be great women with good hearts and I won't deny that but they still did bad things and should be punished for them. at least she got charged with 2nd degree murder and got 20 years instead of getting hanged or getting a life sentence like the 2 others involved in that murder. so I'd say her lawyer did her justice

[@dirttowater]

Tea in Korea how do you know that? I feel like you’re making it up. Got any proof?

[@dagthewog6290]

"No one fought that hard for me, No one.." she said that with a smile on her face. Breaks my heart. #sad

[@dagthewog6290]

@Katherine Martinez You did something bad. I know you did. But you know what? I still love you. I do. I love you. I've forgiven you for all the bad stuff you did. Now, go one and powder your puffy and don't do nothing bad ever again.

[@rosesmith3971]

@Katherine Martinez the prison system does not work in colored people's favor. basically meaning if you're black you won't get the same amount of years as someone who did the exact same thing who is white.

[@didistutter8417]

Well, she had a public defender those people are just there to gain skill and experience.

[@wonderwoman1700]

Katherine Martinez she was a witness to a murder.

[@tooldaniellateralus9298]

The black woman watched her boyfriend murder someone...then helped him try and get away with it...who fought for the man being murdered..coulda been your dad or brother..you people are sick feeling sorry for murderers

[@rebeccaphuting6449]

Thank you soulpancake😘😘 they look beautiful and humble

[@mayflower1108]

“A cover is not a story” I really liked that line

[@nikkimorris2026]

Thank you.. I meant it

[@jasmintiara5090]

“for that one day you get to be like a woman, and feel pretty” my heart🤧

[@baeeerock9836]

Jasmin Tiara makes you realize at the end of the day we all just want to feel normal and pretty no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in

[@idk-lr5ot]

I love how they talk about themselves proudly when they were asked what they love about themselves; usually people make self depreciating jokes and it's so refreshing to see people who are proud of themselves and aren't afraid to say it but aren't bragging 💕

[@virginiaconn161]

I love the one with the brown hair and neck tats.. She is so awesome and lowkey reminds me of Nikki Nichols.. :)

[@rachellejones6254]

VERJENYA KAHN hahaa, you’re right.

[@Iahaon]

Really? Because I got more of a Leah Remini vibe from her.🤷🏾‍♀️

[@SageTheRage]

@@Iahaon Agreed! Her voice, especially!

[@kindakomplicated4537]

VERJENYA KAHN speaking of Nicky you think her and Lorna have a future together? 😫😫

[@alextheartist8738]

that’s what i was thinking!

[@ferkat0390]

I don't believe that all people who go to prison are monsters. People make bad decisions and have to pay the consequences. I do believe they deserve better attorneys and definitely to be welcomed back into there communities once there time or no time is served.

[@tracysullivan3715]

AMEN!!!

[@Participant]

Hi all! You can watch the next video with the women of Mabel Bassett here: Incarcerated Women React to Statistics About Prison kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3yugpmAeNx-h7M

[@SarahcommaMitchell]

Dion St. Michael Mabel Bassett is in Oklahoma, USA.

[@alisaadolphus8497]

Anybody else wanted the one of the question to be “ so why are you guys in prison”

[@Nay-pu9lg]

Alisa Adolphus ikr

[@coffeepandacat]

@@Nay-pu9lg Well the lady with 12 years beat a man to death a motel with her codefendant. not sure about the others yet.

[@PinkyShear]

That's one of the Golden Rules inside. No one needs to know, and no one asks.

[@ColonelMarcellus]

You're never supposed to ask.

[@Smooshes786]

I am curious, for sure but the only things they have left are attitude and the ability to share or not share information.

[@jeffrecob8646]

Should do those interviews at prison's across the country and see how different the answers are.

[@PinkyShear]

My prison experience was hell. I was beaten, raped by a guard, When I reported him, the investigator said "What happens in prison, stays in proson" The DR had no medical license. There were few programs. Gangs run everything. That's the difference between a rehabilitation based prison state and a labor based prison state. These ladies are in a rehab state, I was in a labor state.

[@katie3657]

@@PinkyShear I'm sorry you went through that. At least you are out now. I wish you the best

[@monstersnest8726]

@@PinkyShear damn right

[@shellywray9592]

Or while the camera is not rolling.

[@jsk-art]

Yeah but what about men's prisons? It'd be interesting to see the difference

[@brandongoodwin2054]

I just thought of that!

[@Jason-kg4rs]

They want glitter cards too.

[@Mark-zs7sz]

It's safer in prison than bad areas of cities. I did 18 months in a serious prison. For long term inmates it's their home. So no people are definitely not fighting and raping. That's ridiculous. What do people think the guards are doing when this would occur. There would be human rights activists and lawyers in there in a day. If your violent, you don't last a day. Your moved somewhere alone.

[@Mark-zs7sz]

@@lildumbass9509 these things you speak of are true. But they keep to themselves and if there is a Rivalry between gangs they take care of business. There is NO raping or abuse of the other inmates. I did hard time. And they all respected me because I minded my own business.

[@Mark-zs7sz]

@@Crypto_Briefs_ because of the human rights activists and constitution or charter of rights, that way of thinking doesn't apply any longer. You can thank the American Prosecutors for that. Since DNA came into play thousands of men were released from maximum security prisons or hard labor camps because they were innocent. So now, prisons look like colleges because - FACT- the DA will lie, cheat and do whatever it takes to put someone behind the walls of prison.

[@PinkyShear]

The thing that really needs to be discussed is Post Incarceration Syndrome and how it impacts EVERY person who comes home from prison. Not having access to treatment for thus unique PTSD increases their chances for reincarnation.

[@Crowwtf]

Everyone makes bad choices, and unfortunately the criminal justice system is more about money then actual justice.

[@hurryslow1]

Wish I could hug each of them and bring them treats. Breaks my heart 😭😭😭

[@joynelbonetdelgado4952]

Lol this reminds me of that episode of the Simpsons where Homer was in prison sentenced to death and one prisoner tells to hug him but then starts strangling him.

[@RaeDatGurl]

The lady that been there for 12 years look good as hell 😍 definitely look innocent what the hell she do lol

[@yaloverr]

Second degree murder

[@haldenvale9806]

Lovely Merxe where did you find that about her

[@yaloverr]

@@haldenvale9806 from other coments . They said They made more videos about her

[@alexaofelia2750]

What does “look innocent” even mean lmao

[@jendeh1000]

She is looking very conjugal. Body fat down to a minimum for someone her age. Too bad she up in there for another 8 eight yrs.

[@shamancat8469]

Oh my word. This is in Oklahoma and I went to middle school with one of those girls. She was cool

[@oneperson5315]

Which girl? How was she?

[@AngelicasRecovery]

Which one?

[@arthurdent6787]

You still owe her lunch money? On the real though, see if you can put a few bucks on her books, it'll go a long way.

[@artsyamyra8402]

You should visit her, just to say hi

[@girlinpurple4839]

The best wishes for all of them! I truly felt the heartbreak when that woman said, “ no one fought hard for her! “ Our criminal justice system needs a lot of work!!! Smh

[@jasminesanders4268]

"I'm so much more than a box anybody could put me in" 👌🏻🙏🏼

[@colbyelisabeth]

Yeah I'm sure the people that were hurt and murdered by their actions would love hearing that, you know, since they're dead now and literally in a box

[@jasminesanders4268]

@@colbyelisabeth I understand that perspective too. I respect it as well, but I also appreciate a person's changed attitude towards the wrong they did. The past can't be changed but the best apology is changed behavior, if given the opportunity. These ppl expressed remorse for their actions and now choose to live the rest of their lives with dignity and respect. Its commendable 🌻

[@hellolamby]

“A cover is not a story. You don’t know what that book has been through.” Words we can all live by.🖤

[@lorrainehanson3544]

She should trademark that

[@royaltyheroismandthestreets]

Lorraine HANSON people have said tht before

[@BatelSkater]

I was locked up for 6 months after I beat my mom and older sister. After wasting my time behind bards, they released me, realizing they made a huge mistake and need to arrest my family instead. My family ran away to two different countries within 8 years of time. Mother and sister never went to prison. But father got 42 years since Jan 2019. The law works in horrible, idiotic ways. But my mission isn’t over. And my mom and sister will soon pay for all their crimes as well. I received great justice. But almost a decade later, after spending time behind bars myself.

[@maureen8524]

Why did you dad get 42 years

[@Ed19601]

@@maureen8524 rape ge.usembassy.gov/tag/boris-malayev/

[@Ed19601]

@Mac ?????????

[@chloefaith3399]

I agree. I saw a girl who you’ve probably seen lick ice cream and get 25 years and a man rape little girls and the like 6 months

[@breeblack927]

I’m really confused by your story. Can you elaborate

[@Anna-sq7cn]

These ladies blessed me by sharing their hearts. I taught parenting, anger management and relapse prevention in both prison and county jail for years and meet the.most amazing indivuals in my life in those classes. We need to see more videos like this.

[@laurakichler7107]

I hope you all go on to live happy, healthy lives with your families, and I can tell you women are going to rise above. Best of luck!

[@oxnickxo5308]

So prison is like school, relationship, fights,laughs, food... ye the same :)

[@wolvessuck1807]

It seems better tbh

[@sienamawe8541]

Except you can’t leave 😂

[@wolvessuck1807]

Siena Mawe it’s a joke

[@maiadraconica6488]

Woman prisons at least. Theres a ton of rape going on in Male prison.

[@epicepicgames1376]

Maia draconica true but only in certain circumstances and male inmates are just going around like a booty hole destroyer raping everybody sometimes the guards get envolved and sometimes they don’t

[@nella9655]

This makes me cry. Such an eye opener. Very informative. Like the part where they were asked what they love about themselves, smile, eyes, kind heart, optimistic

[@denisebrewer4437]

I worked as a correctional officer for 6 yrs in state prison. The show Orange is The New Black is mostly accurate. Shockingly so. That being said, every prison is different and has it’s own personality. Some are really rough and some are “puff”. We have an expression in the business “Prison is a direct reflection of the community”.

[@malixxed4740]

"I am so much more than a box that anyone can put me in" so powerful.

[@azaylia9536]

Why do they make being in prison sound not so bad.. 😂💀

[@bobbysingh5666]

Azaylia Faith it’s because they relize their mistakes and accepted that they are in prison and that they WILL get out

[@azaylia9536]

Super Singh Bros that’s not why they make it sound good lol, beauty shops, mediocre food, and making new friends.

[@saniahalamin1973]

Ikr

[@beckyg.9087]

Ya loss of freedom and basic human rights 🤪 dummy

[@azaylia9536]

T Z shut up you mad 😂🤢

[@AlicitySherie]

I’m so glad they interviewed these women and gave their perspective. It was very worthwhile and touched my heart.

[@khananme]

I think they picked the best model prisoners for this show

[@Participant]

Yup, the same way that shows like “Inside the World's Toughest Prisons” depict the most brutal inmates. But that’s the point... that most media and tv shows like to make us think that all people in prison are violent & bad people. We’re here to show people that those stereotypes do not apply to everyone. For every incarcerated person who may have no interest in improving, there are so many more people who would love the chance to re-enter society with the ability to get a legal job, support their family, and contribute to society.

[@rebeccaoprea9917]

Sandra Dalton anyone can snap .

[@khananme]

@@rebeccaoprea9917 yeah, I know. I've snapped once or twice. Just nothing to go to jail over. Listen. All I'm saying is. I went to be a corrections officer and when I got a tour of the jail, I decided not to. All the bullshit from the prisoners (throwing urine/feces at you) just wasn't worth it. I've seen it, so that's why I commented that they picked the best model prisoners.

[@lungiswanduna1100]

@@khananme few people i have met can honestly say that they have never broken a law. I think it problematic to assume that because you didn't get caught you are particularly different from inmates. Your choice of words ("nothing to go to jail over") gives me the impression that your assumption is that incarcerated people all committed serious crimes. the fact of the matter is that if you ever experimented with any drugs you broke a law. incarceration, unfortunately, has less to do with your lawfulness than it does your socioeconomic standing.

[@khananme]

@@lungiswanduna1100 lol. Take your problematic assumption and go away. Lunatic.

[@batsgochanour5422]

I really feel for them and especially being a mom. It's my greatest fear to be in a situation that could possibly take me away from my children. Everyone makes mistakes and I hope they will have the chance to be with their kids again.

[@itsmaizey1392]

Basically..this is the real cast of orange is the new black. 😂

[@carolmunyi9421]

Noticed piper and i kept going through the comments to see if anyone else noticed orange is the new black cast

[@lydiak1504]

carol munyi same

[@ilovenoodles7483]

The black lady seemed like she got herself together as much as she could being in prison. She been there for 12 years already. She's the o.g. out of all of them. She is well spoken, well behaved, seems like she is well educated. Just by looking at her and hearing her speak just a little, she males a good impression. It seems as if she can even get out early. She will do well when she gets out. She learned a lesson well and used her prison time to benefit her as much she could.

[@coffeepandacat]

She beat a man to death with an accomplice. I don't know, it depends unfortunately

[@JSin1969]

Some of the best people I know have served time. I work for a second chance company. Some of the best, most real people I have met are there. EVERYONE deserves a chance, for many if you hire them it is their first chance.

[@thisisAB]

It's pretty obvious most of those were myths. What I'd really love to hear the prisoners talk about is their perspective on how bad racial segregation is in prison.

[@thisisAB]

@Simply Gem That's good to hear. I'm sure it depends on the prison, part of the country, max vs min, but overall I expected it to be a lot better, which is how it should be.

[@user-qv2qf1jk5o]

and AFTER (unemployment rates are really high for all formerly incarcerated people, but there is a huge difference depending on your race and gender)

[@KingNeutral1]

I’ve heard that it’s mostly just male prisons that have major race issues; especially on the West Coast. But there’s exceptions since male prisons in the NYC area are known to have good race relations.

[@UdoADHD]

Wow uh the black woman is gorgeous. I never would think she is actually in prison.

[@sem9165]

Positively Udo she killed someone

[@Participant]

@@sem9165 ^^^^ Incorrect. One of our goals with this video (and the next few videos we will be releasing with these women where they do talk about their charges) is to finally give incarcerated people a platform where they can discuss their crimes in their own words. Most media likes to sensationalize people's crimes or report about them in a biased way. We ask you to please allow this video to be a space where incarcerated individuals finally get an opportunity to share things from their perspective.

[@UdoADHD]

Sem you have no idea why she is in prison. And it doesn’t take away from the fact she looks gorgeous and I wouldn’t think she is in prison

[@chubbybunny6975]

@@UdoADHD oklahoman.com/article/3044645/2-plead-guilty-in-mans-2005-death-at-motel

[@chubbybunny6975]

@@Participant She purposefully lead men into a hotel with the intention to rob them, and it ended with one of the men dead. Are you serious?

[@PinkyShear]

What state is this in? It's way better than the prison system in Georgia. I was forced to take a plea deal for something I didn't do. Then sent to a lifer prison for 11 months because of a "clerical error". I was witnessed and was subjected to assault by officers, & medical neglect. Our food was rotten more days than not. I witnessed elderly women pick maggots out of their food before eating it. My prison experience changed the fundamental core of my being. I came home and started fighting to change our state system. My group helped expose the medical negligence...11 of the 50 Georgia prison "Doctors" were practicing without a medical license. 8 women died in 2019 the prison I was in. I guess each state's prison situation depends on the state government. These ladies seem to be living in a state where rehabilitation is the goal. I live in a prison labor state. The goal is to keep the prison beds full of free labor, so rehabilitation and prison reform is not financially viable.

[@redrobins731]

Pinky Shear Damn. This harsh reality made me sad. :(

[@zoobydoobin]

Sounds terrible Jesus I hope your doing better.

[@Jaskeeeeet88]

Pinky Shear I’m in GA and you are 110% CORRECT! GDC is a joke and a terrible, horrible thing. To hell with it

[@Grace-pb6og]

This is horrifying. I'm proud of you for being able to tell the internet your story.

[@jbirner835]

This is in oklahoma. Thats so horrible, I hope you're doing ok.

[@nunuhudson3717]

i wanna send all of them cards or anything to see them get happy

[@CRedshoes]

i like that this video was made with compassion for people and not to demonise this women and their pain. great job :)

[@V4mpxBvbe]

When I’m older I want to be a criminal investigater or some sort of law enforcement... I use to think everyone who went to prison was bad and stuff... but this has changed my perspective on it... thank you❣️

[@rayhanali1570]

“ that’s false, no one fought that hard for me” 3:15 SAD

[@gleechik101]

Hmm kinda wish you included their charges

[@keatonscreations]

Anon No. 1027 I think they intentionally left out their charges so that we didn’t make certain assumptions or judgements towards them. It’s not about their crimes, it’s about prison life.

[@callumsmith6051]

Keaton Buster Yh that’s what I was thinking but u could of put it in at the end to emphasis how wrong those assumptions would have been

[@keatonscreations]

Callum Smith that’s a good point. I know from my own life that just because you’ve done something bad or committed a crime, doesn’t make you a bad person! But for the video, directors prerogative I suppose!

[@callieestra1095]

They more than likely didn’t commit serious crimes. I’m sure they wouldn’t put a murderer or serial killer on camera

[@purple00k]

Callie Estra i think they are murderers... According to other comments lol

[@Richard-lh3te]

You can always write to someone in prison to lift their spirits and learn about them. ( of course protect your privacy and don’t use your real address) but it’s a nice gesture

[@majestix1230]

How do you find one to write?

[@donnaleeclubb119]

You could go work for a homeless shelter which has lots of Veterans usually with PTSD.

[@donnaleeclubb119]

@@majestix1230 Local churches usually are involved in Prison ministries.

[@HaleyBittyGirl]

That lady who said she loved her smile has such an amazing smile

[@ljpips3591]

“Prison food sucks” Vending machines in the background: 😐

[@drstrange788]

That's the visiting room I'm pretty sure.

[@dennismckeown4517]

That's the Visitation Room. I have visited a friend there many times. The Inmates are not even allowed near the vending machines. The area is marked off by blue tape on the floor. If they are caught stepping over the line, their visiting time is over. Only the visitors and staff are allowed near the machines. And the same rule applies to the microwave oven on the opposite wall. Crazy, right ?

[@ljpips3591]

Dennis McKeown yh fair enough I didn’t know that. Crazy

[@najdalotaibi5104]

They don't use it

[@BloodyBay]

​@@dennismckeown4517 It may vary from state to state. In Texas, an offender can accompany a visitor to the vending machines (so the offender can pick something and the visitor can buy it for him/her), but they can only do so with a CO's permission, the offenders can't go to the machines by themselves, they're not allowed to touch the machines, and they are never, _ever_ allowed to handle money in any way, shape or form. I had to intercept a brand spanking new offender back at Michael Unit once; his sister had given him about two dollars in coins and told him to get whatever he wanted. I immediately escorted the offender back to his visitors, handed the money back to the sister and explained the rules to all three of them; that was a warning, and if I caught the visitors handing money to him again, I'd terminate their visit. They complied after that. Newbies, right?

[@loviemonroe21]

I pay $10 for actual makeup glitter and she can get an amazing sparkle from a glitter card, I’m shook

[@zoraidacastro5403]

Hey it's being on a budget and resourceful

[@CarrieIsDope]

I work in the prison where they are incarcerated at. You would be shook about a lot of their resourceful make up..LOL...but I do see the glitter a lot around here.

[@jennj2049]

I've been locked up before but until I went through that I would have never thought/realized just how resourceful you learn to be in there

[@myristicina.]

U can find makeup glitter for £6.99

[@Raisingdolls]

Yes you know my son said he learned more in prison than he did on the streets he save money by shopping consignment at Plato's closet designer brands and have them professionally pressed pay every bill out one check the next check save 300 spend the rest a technique he was taught in prison

[@jordanharris435]

I broke down when that mother spoke about her son's letter... I feel so much for these ladies

[@Fashionfuelsme]

It depends on the location of the prison, I know some states are extremely more dangerous than other. There stats, Look it up.

[@detroit7543]

Bey Abdul whatever states it is, it doesn’t mean we have to lump good people with unfortunate fate lumped with a truly bad people.

[@Fashionfuelsme]

Mas Rifqi that’s what prison is. It’s a balance of all of the things you just stated. I’m only highlighting that these woman have it good. Some people in other prisons aren’t that fortunate.

[@tjmed7708]

I feel like this definitely isn't a max facility

[@Mark-zs7sz]

It's medium to Max. Minimum looks more like a camp. Max prisons look like this. You can't leave your floor.

[@tjmed7708]

@@Mark-zs7sz shut up.

[@Mark-zs7sz]

@@tjmed7708 from that idiotic comment. You'd last 30mins in any jail or prison before taken away before you get hurt. Fact.