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What happens when trauma meets confinement, and the system built to protect instead becomes a source of harm? Patreace Holstone's Broken Dawn is a powerful work of narrative nonfiction that examines the psychological, social, and institutional forces shaping violence inside modern correctional systems. Through the fictionalized yet deeply realistic journey of Patreace Holstone, this book explores how early adversity, untreated trauma, and systemic failure collide behind prison walls, leaving lasting consequences for survivors and perpetrators alike. Blending personal narrative with rigorous social analysis, this book goes beyond headlines to examine the deeper mechanics of inmate-on-inmate violence, institutional neglect, and the fragile line between accountability and rehabilitation. It follows Patreace's path from childhood instability through incarceration, assault, and recovery, while also examining the psychological unraveling of Todd J. Givens, a man shaped by rage, deprivation, and failed intervention. This is not a story of villains and heroes. It is a story of systems, pressure, and people caught within them. Inside this book, readers will discover: How prisons structurally foster violence through overcrowding, deprivation, and neglect The psychological roots of rage and trauma among incarcerated populations The long-term impact of institutional failure on survivors of prison violence Trauma-informed approaches to rehabilitation that reduce harm and recidivism Why healing and accountability must coexist for justice to succeed This book challenges readers to rethink punishment, safety, and responsibility. It is essential reading for those interested in criminal justice reform, psychology, sociology, advocacy, and the human cost of incarceration.

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