California State Prison, Corcoran.
Known gang members are sent to security housing units to control their activity.
Corcoran officers put their lives on the line to prevent inmate attacks.
Inmates find various ways to smuggle in contraband.
Survival is the number one priority for inmates and officers alike inside Corcoran.
Inmates must choose between doing their time or following a more self-destructive path.
Prisoners take hostages in the Penitentiary of New Mexico.
Inmates land longer sentences due to bad behavior.
The dangerous inmates of Level Six in the Penitentiary of New Mexico.
Inmates who become disruptive or violent are transferred to the lock-up units in levels five and six.
Prison officials initiate a shakedown after gang members in Level 6 overpower an officer in the recreation area, take her keys and stab a rival gang member.
Some inmates leave prison by "paroling legit" or in a body bag and others earn time for early parole, but a few will attempt escape.