Women are the fastest growing population within the vast U.S. prison complex - especially women of color. Women often play minor roles in drug conspiracies, yet serve longer prison sentences than their male partners.

Many women are raised in poverty and have struggled with addiction. After years in prison, held far from home and loved ones, they suffer greatly from prison policies designed to corrupt, weaken and eventually destroy family ties.

The stories you will discover on The Wall are presented to emphasize the humanity of everyone you find here. These people could be your neighbor, your friend's friend, or someone you heard about on the nightly news. Reading The Wall is a journey beyond statistics and into the lives of the victims of the failed drug war.

Chrissy Taylor

Diana Buchanan

Marsha Cunningham

Zulima Buitrago

Yraida Guanipa

Debi Campbell

Jackie Quarterman