Juan Annet, called “JOO-ahn” or “Mama Nancy”, age 17
In a country both recovering from war and anticipating war again, criminal justice systems are 
somewhat patched together. Juan and her grandmother fell into the justice system when the grandmother was caught poisoning people in their town. Both were arrested, as much for their own protection as for the sake of justice, since mob vengeance is common. The grandmother died shortly after and, although she was found innocent of any wrongdoing, Juan had nowhere safe to go. They kept her at the prison, a ramshackle collection of huts with one armed guard, housing both men and women. One day, while working in the fields, Juan was raped by a fellow prisoner and became pregnant. She gave birth to a little girl called Kiden Nancy in mid-2008 while still in prison. Mama Susan petitioned to receive custody of Juan and her daughter, which was granted in early 2009.
somewhat patched together. Juan and her grandmother fell into the justice system when the grandmother was caught poisoning people in their town. Both were arrested, as much for their own protection as for the sake of justice, since mob vengeance is common. The grandmother died shortly after and, although she was found innocent of any wrongdoing, Juan had nowhere safe to go. They kept her at the prison, a ramshackle collection of huts with one armed guard, housing both men and women. One day, while working in the fields, Juan was raped by a fellow prisoner and became pregnant. She gave birth to a little girl called Kiden Nancy in mid-2008 while still in prison. Mama Susan petitioned to receive custody of Juan and her daughter, which was granted in early 2009.Juan cannot read or write, despite completing the equivalent of 5th grade, because the school system she was in was so underfunded, overloaded, and ill-equipped. It would be extremely difficult for her to return to school now, so she is eager to participate in some kind of training for a career, like tailoring, catering, or hair-dressing. Her daughter Nancy is a beautiful toddler, full of personality, who brings joy to everyone at the compound.
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