Men’s Central Jail

A reproduction of a painting hangs on the wall outside the medial clinic at Men’s Central.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Handcuffs used to restrain inmates are secured to benches in the medical area of Men’s Central.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Inmates stand below the core values statement on a wall of Men’s Central..  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Phones on the 3000 floor of Men’s Central. According to deputies, inmates determine which phones can be used by which race by the position of the receiver.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Colored tape directs inmates to various areas of Men’s Central..  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

A single-man cell on the 3000 floor of Men’s Central.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Lunches for inmates are delivered at Men’s Central.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Cells within the Men’s Central jail in Los Angeles.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)