Jennifer Williams' son, Justin Sanchez, was a teenager when he committed the crimes that would land him behind bars. Now 31, he is still a prisoner—even though he's served his sentence for the two sexual offenses he committed at ages 15 and 16.

Like many others who have served their time for sex crimes, Justin is trapped indefinitely in the Texas Civil Commitment Center (TCCC).

The TCCC is a retrofitted former juvenile prison in Littlefield, Texas. Justin is not allowed to leave, to have a job, or to talk with his mother on the phone. The institution is supposed to help reintegrate its inmates into society via therapy. In reality, Justin and the 500 or so other inmates spend most of their days reading, watching TV, and playing video games. Six hours a week, if that often, Justin has grou

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