Alexandria, Jamaica

It's a tough place to call home. The Armadale Juvenile Correctional Centre in Alexandria, Jamaica suffered a devastating fire in 2009 that killed 5 girls and injured 13. The replacement facility is now located elsewhere, but the specter of that tragedy lingers. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with the government frequently shuffling around correctional facilities. While the town is located in the parish of Saint Ann, the climate and amenities are basic. Alexandria is not for the faint of heart - it's a gritty, no-frills town that demands resilience from its residents.