Off the Block
Off the Block

Off the Block

KCRW

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A trip to jail, even a short stint, can upend many lives - the inmate, their loved ones, and their children among others. This series traces the path from city block to jail block and back.

Recent Episodes

Away from home: An audio journal
OCT 18, 2016
Away from home: An audio journal
<p>The absence of those in jail can be felt deeply by family members and loved ones. </p>
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14 MIN
In and out of the biggest mental health facility in Los Angeles
OCT 11, 2016
In and out of the biggest mental health facility in Los Angeles
<p>Meet LePriest Valentine, who kept winding up in the only sanctuary he could find after getting out of jail: Skid Row.</p>
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14 MIN
There's no glamour in a jailhouse wedding
OCT 4, 2016
There's no glamour in a jailhouse wedding
<p>All prisoners have the right to marry, but there are lots of restrictions. You can't exchange rings or request a special ceremony, there's thick glass separating the couple and even applying for the marriage license itself can be complicated. It may not be a fairy tale wedding, but for Elizabeth, marrying her fiance while he's in jail is worth it.</p>
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11 MIN
Lost weekends
SEP 27, 2016
Lost weekends
<p>Thousands of Los Angeles County prisoners are housed in Pitchess Detention center, 50 miles from the inner city neighborhoods where police make many arrests. For visitors, the journey to the jail can take all day. The closest bus stop is a mile away from the jail, and visitors can either walk the last mile or get a ride from Mama Betty.</p>
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13 MIN
Bail: How to buy your freedom [Explicit]
SEP 20, 2016
Bail: How to buy your freedom [Explicit]
<p>If you have the money, getting out of jail can be straightforward. If you don't, you're going to need some help.</p>
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11 MIN