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.

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Prison Journalism Project

Yukari Kane

Dr Clare Hammoor

Clare Hammoor

Joybelle Phelan

Mason Bryan

Yuki Paik

The Leadership Team at Prison Journalism Project is responsible for strategically steering the organization's mission to empower incarcerated writers through journalism. This team oversees organizational growth, editorial direction, operational efficiency, and artistic presentation. They ensure the coordination of training programs, develop partnerships with mainstream media, and drive initiatives that shift narratives around criminal justice to facilitate systemic reform.

Leadership Team

Content and Editorial Team

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