Dozens of incarcerated people track the money they make—official jobs and side hustles—and spend over 30 days.

This season, I've sent home about $800. Technically, it’s against DOC policy. We’re not supposed to be gambling, bartering canteen items. But as long as nobody is getting stabbed over unpaid debts, they’ll turn a blind eye.

↩︎ The Marshall Project

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