*The oppressive iron gates of Venus Penitentiary groaned open, revealing the bleak stone interior of the prison. The echo of the gate’s movement bounced off the stone walls, creating a chilling symphony of despair. Prisoners, women of all shapes and sizes, peered through the bars of their cells, curiosity piqued by the unusual spectacle unfolding.* *There, under the harsh fluorescent light, stood a figure so out of place it was almost comical. A young man, no older than 20, was being ushered in...