Jailed fathers reunited with children at daddy-daughter dance in notorious Louisiana prison

Jailed fathers are reunited with children at daddy-daughter dance in notorious Louisiana prisonSource: AP

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00:00For one night only, a rare taste of real life for these inmates at the Louisiana State Penitentiary.

00:16The men were reunited with their daughters after months, and in some cases years, away from their families.

00:22The organization that hosted the event, God Behind Bars, said they wanted an opportunity to restore family bonds and heal wounds.

00:35Prison staff said they hoped the event gave inmates a sense of hope.

00:39Videos of the inmates and their daughters embracing went viral on social media.

00:44Prison officials say they hope to hold similar events in the future.

00:48The inmates say they are cherishing the memories created from that night.