Born in 1921 in Bursa's Seçköy village. Parents refused education after completing primary school. Started writing and drawing until age 15
Netflix premiered 13-episode series on July 11, 2013. Based on Piper Kerman's memoir about her experiences at FCI Danbury prison. Filming took place in Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center. Title sequence features real former female prisoners including Kerman
Parole is early release of prison inmates under specific behavioral conditions. Term originated from French 'parole' meaning 'speech' or 'promise'. Alexander Maconochie introduced modern parole system in 1840
Recidivism refers to offenders' relapse into criminal behavior after release. No single definition exists, but all share three traits: release, failure, and follow-up period. Governments measure recidivism through rearrest, reconviction, or re-incarceration within three years
Felony is the most serious criminal offense punishable by at least one year in prison. States and federal jurisdictions have unique sentencing guidelines for felonies. Felonies can be grouped into classes, degrees, or levels for sentencing
Felony is any criminal offense resulting in one year or longer prison. Felonies typically involve violence and are considered harmful to society. Felonies are classified into multiple levels based on severity