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Reply to comment by csimonson in Growing Up in Prison: Kids Behind Bars (2022) - What is it like growing up as kids inside prison cells - teenage inmates tell their stories of childhoods spent behind bars [00:46:51] by MiddleUziVert

>Part 1 features prisoner, Kevin, who was sentenced to 100 years in prison in 1982 when he was 24 years old for the crimes of kidnapping, rape and criminal deviant conduct. From inside his prison cell he talks about the past three decades inside an 8x10 cell, the life he's found behind prison walls, and what he would tell young kids committing crimes about throwing their lives away. Update on Kevin: After serving decades behind bars, with good time and programs completed, Kevin is scheduled to be released from prison in 2024.
> >Part 2 features inmate Alexander, who was sentenced to 6 years in prison in 2010 for robbery. He was rearrested again in 2014 for burglary and robbery, and received a 15 year sentence. From inside prison, Alexander talks about transferring to the adult block, and every day life inside a cell. Update: Alexander was returned to court authority upon release from prison. > >Part 3 features inmate, Greg. In 1993, Greg was a 14-year old small town Indiana kid who had never been in trouble with the law, when in the middle of the night he shot and killed both his parents. Within days, his case was waived to adult court and Greg was ultimately sentenced to 60 years behind bars. At the time, he was the youngest boy in Indiana history to be sent to adult prison. After over 3 decades in prison, Greg was released from prison in 2021. He continues to do well today. > >Part 4 features inmate, Damone. 17-year old Damone describes a heartbreaking childhood, his first brush with the law at age 7, his abandonment by his mother and the months still ahead confined to the segregation unit where he'll be locked down 23-hours a day. After being released from prison, Damonae was sentenced to 50 years in prison for attempted murder and unlawful firearm possession by a series felon. His projected release date is 2063. > >Part 5 features inmate, Aurelious. 17-year old Aurelious is serving time in what's called the "Youth" cellblock, where the prison houses all kids who are under age 18. However, once incarcerated teenagers turn 18, they are immediately transferred to the adult prison population. In this interview from inside his prison cell, Aurelious talks about his fears of what lies ahead, as he is transferring from a cellblock of 53 kids to a population of 3,000 adult prisoners.

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