A nonbinary writer soon learned that behind bars, even their underwear was subject to deliberations. https://lnkd.in/eCwNjzdT
Prison Journalism Project
Writing and Editing
Claymont, DE 4,927 followers
An independent journalism organization that aims to create the first nationwide network of prison journalists.
About us
We are an independent non-partisan journalism organization that works with incarcerated writers and those impacted by incarceration to train them in the tools of journalism and help them reach a wide audience through our publication as well as through collaborations with mainstream media. The genesis of our organization is based on a simple question: how can we unleash the enormous power of journalism to elevate and amplify the voices so often left out of the public conversation about justice and imprisonment in our society? We believe that the deep reforms that are necessary to fix the U.S. criminal justice system can only happen by shifting the narrative. Intentional, responsible and well-crafted journalism from within the incarcerated community can break stereotypes, bring more transparency and drive change. Our solution is to provide the necessary training to create the first nationwide network of prison journalists who know the system from the inside.
- Website
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http://prisonjournalismproject.org
External link for Prison Journalism Project
- Industry
- Writing and Editing
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Claymont, DE
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2019
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
2093 Philadelphia Pike #1054
Claymont, DE 19703, US
Employees at Prison Journalism Project
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Ambreen Ali
Creative Director @ Transcends | Communications Strategist
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Melissa Slager
Purveyor of the printed word
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Yukari Iwatani Kane
Co-Founder and CEO at Prison Journalism Project
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Shaheen Pasha
Co-Founder & Chief Education Officer at Prison Journalism Project and Associate Teaching Professor at Penn State University
Updates
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At my prison, people with mental illness are a danger to themselves and others, but they rarely get the treatment they need. https://lnkd.in/eeSvXzn2
The Unbearably Inadequate Mental Health Treatment in a Texas Prison
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What 10 Men in a Missouri Prison Want From Their Families. https://lnkd.in/ewWUit-w
What 10 Men in a Missouri Prison Want From Their Families
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"Books are absolutely essential for many incarcerated people. We need something to do while stuck in a cell. Many incarcerated people exercise, but this doesn’t fulfill us intellectually or spiritually." https://lnkd.in/eCpjVC7B
5 Essentials for Surviving Prison Lockdowns
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The Nerd Room is a place where it’s safe to be who we really are and express the feelings we’re otherwise forced to hide. https://lnkd.in/eDHHHbUS
In Prison, You Need a Group. Mine are the Nerds.
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We’re overjoyed to announce that Prison Journalism Project has been selected as a finalist for the LION: Local Independent Online News Publishers #LIONAwards24 Product of the Year Award! This award celebrates the development of a successful and creative product that strengthens an organization’s journalistic impact, financial health, and/or operational resilience. We're proud of “A Prison Writer’s Guide to Media Writing,” a first-of-its-kind journalism handbook for incarcerated writers. It includes 14 instruction modules, writing from incarcerated writers, a style guide, and a duty of care section with a risk assessment quiz so writers understand their capacity for risk. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDKDqbjA
2024 LION Sustainability Awards finalists revealed - LION Publishers
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In My Prison, I Am the King of Catchphrases. Each time I hear others repeat one I’ve coined, I give a grin and a fist pump. https://lnkd.in/e5cqPu2h
In My Prison, I Am the King of Catchphrases
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"Cancer face is the Grim Reaper flashing his brights in your rearview mirror." https://lnkd.in/eSJERJv4
The Cancer Sign That's Everywhere in Prison
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While Miguel Solorio did 25 years for a crime he didn’t commit, his wife, Silvia, was right by his side. Here’s their California love story in pictures. Story via The Marshall Project. https://lnkd.in/eAJ_PtnR
Love Beyond Bars: Miguel and Silvia
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Are writers legally able to act as journalists and second, can they be compensated for it? Here's our analysis of our research findings and a state-by-state guide on relevant rules and regulations: https://lnkd.in/evtrdZ3j
Laws Around Prison Journalism
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