Being incarcerated can be lonely. And in prison, mental isolation can be dangerous.

In Washington prisons, there are lots of educational and social programs to help keep people busy and physically active. 

At Monroe Correctional Facility, a unique songwriting program helps people record their own music, with the help of Eva Walker, KEXP DJ and lead singer of the Black Tones.

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Being incarcerated can be lonely. And in prison, mental isolation can be dangerous.
In Washington prisons, there are lots of educational and social programs to help keep people busy and physically active.&nbsp;
At Monroe Correctional Facility, a unique songwriting program helps people record their own music, with the help of Eva Walker, KEXP DJ and lead singer of the Black Tones.
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Being incarcerated can be lonely. And in prison, mental isolation can be dangerous.  In Washington prisons, there are lots of educational and social programs to help keep people busy and physically active.   At Monroe Correctional Facility, a unique songwriting program helps people record their own music, with the help of Eva Walker, KEXP DJ and lead singer of the Black Tones.