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In this episode, we explore the history and future of the Louisiana's Correctional Institute for Women (LCIW). We discuss the challenges faced by women at LCIW, including limited access to education and overcrowding. We also highlight the appointment of Kristen Thomas as the second-ever female warden and the construction of a new facility with improved amenities.
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Timestamps
0:02:20 Women's fate after leaving Angola: LCIW and its history
0:04:04 Construction of St. Gabriel, a female-only prison near Baton Rouge
0:04:31 Early years of LCIW: Housing, Orientation, and Behavioral Assessments
0:06:37 Work release program and healthcare at LCIW
0:14:58 Female warden appointed to increase diversity in leadership
0:19:18 Groundbreaking for new LCIW facility in September 2022
0:27:14 Success Stories: Horticulture, Upholstery, and Welding Classes
0:29:13 Re-entry Programs and Support for Incarcerated Women
0:36:43 Inside Knowledge of Prison Life and Security Measures
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