Jen Kinney interviews Norman Kehling, who will soon be free after 30 years of incarceration. In his final months behind bars, he's found an unexpected way to prepare for life on the outside -- he's joined a theater troupe.

Meet Dom. He’s 20 years old, and he spent three years of his childhood incarcerated at Maine’s last juvenile jail: Long Creek Youth Development Center. For years, there’s been a discussion within the Maine State Legislature about whether jail is the right place for kids who’ve committed a crime. But how do kids like Dom end up in Long Creek in the first place? And is there a world in which Maine can safely keep kids out of jail? CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence, mentions of child abuse and incarceration, and profanity

Melissa Turner investigates how pre-release centers allow incarcerated individuals to develop a sense of self-esteem and to address the issues that got them in trouble. Turner speaks with former residents of the center to learn about their incarceration experience and how their lives have changed.

David Welch documents the life of Keith Perry, an inmate at the Central Maine Pre-Release Center. Welch discusses the Perry's incarceration and learns about his personal life.

Ophelia Lenz and Melissa Turner investigate how pre-release centers allow incarcerated individuals to develop a sense of self-esteem and to address the issues that got them in trouble.

Lara Coger investigates the lives of youths who are incarcerated at Long Creek Youth Development Center. Coger speaks to Sean, one inmate, to learn about his experiences in prison and going through rehabilitation.

In Saco, the Esther residence provides housing for women leaving incarceration and recovering from addictions. Megan Detrie documents the story of two women living at Ester residence as they attempt to rebuild their lives.

While serving time in Cumberland County Jail, Jessica Bowley decided to turn her life around through the help of My Sister's Keeper, a non-profit that links volunteer mentors with incarcerated women. Kai Lindemulder documents the friendship between Bowley and her mentor Ann McDonough.

Finding ways for prison inmates to give back to society while incarcerated is a difficult task, but the Pups in Prison Program at the Downeast Correctional Institute does just that. Lynnette Harper explores how the program allows inmates to train service dogs while they serve their prison sentence.

Finding ways for prison inmates to give back to society while incarcerated is a difficult task, but the Pups in Prison Program at the Downeast Correctional Institute does just that. Lorienne Schulze captures how the program allows inmates to train service dogs while they serve their prison sentence.

Spending most of his teenage years in jail, Zach Gregoire has found a way to turn around his life through the Maine Inside Out theater group. Allison Behringer documents how Gregoire and other formerly incarcerated youth are changing their lives by performing on stage.