A Reporter’s Glossary of Prison Jargon - Prison Journalism Project
BOARD: A reference to the Board of Parole Hearings, which determine parole suitability.. CALPIA (or PIA): California Prison Industry Authority, a program in California that employs incarcerated people to produce more than 1,400 goods and services including office furniture, clothing, food and other goods to sell to state agencies. CDV: Conduct Violation in Missouri.
Life Without Parole Prison Sentence Means No Second Chances
Sep 21, 2022 · It means that a person is not deserving of a second chance, regardless of the changes they’ve made. To the world, they are perpetually defined by their worst decision and thus deserve to die behind bars. As for me, I was sentenced to three …
Abuse of Inmates by Corrections Officers Is All Too Common
Jan 30, 2024 · In one study of nearly 7,000 inmates across 12 state prison systems, 21% reported at least one incident of physical assault at the hands of prison staff. The impact from this misconduct is wide-ranging and stifles people’s growth and rehabilitation inside prisons.
Why Prisons Fail to Rehabilitate People - Prison Journalism Project
Jun 22, 2023 · Some people purchase musical keyboards and learn music, while others learn a new language or, like myself, pick up writing. But many of us want a better life, not just pass time. Many people on the outside seem to think prisons rehabilitate people, but the system does not work, and a majority of staff do not care.
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Nov 4, 2024 · Meet the Writers. Prison Journalism Project has published work by more than 735 writers, poets and artists in 41 states, Canada and the United Kingdom. You can read the biographies of our writers and their stories as they introduce themselves. Meet the Writers.
The Pros and Cons of California’s New Prison Tablets
Apr 4, 2023 · Since last year, California has been rolling out new electronic tablets in prison. As of March 2023, the tablets have reached 17 of 33 prisons. Fifteen more correctional facilities are slated to receive the devices this summer. In theory, …
Stories From Women in Prison — Prison Journalism Project
Jan 16, 2024 · Women in Prison. Between 1980 and 2019, the female incarcerated population increased by more than 700% according to a study conducted by The Sentencing Project. This is the result of particular policies that uniquely impact women, such as more expansive law enforcement efforts, stiffer drug sentencing laws and post-conviction barriers to reentry.
Art & Illustrations — Prison Journalism Project
Jun 10, 2024 · Art & Illustrations. This section features art, illustrations, photos, cartoons and other visually oriented stories created by artists in prison. Subscribe to Inside Story to receive exclusive behind-the-scene looks at our best stories, as well as author profiles and other insights.
Poetry — Prison Journalism Project
Mar 28, 2024 · Poetry. This section includes poetry, songs and spoken word pieces depicting the realities, culture and emotions of incarcerated life. Subscribe to Inside Story to receive exclusive behind-the-scene looks at our best stories, as well as author profiles and other insights.
News Stories — Prison Journalism Project
Jan 18, 2024 · News. This section contains news from inside prison, incorporating interviews and other third person reporting. Compared to our Prison Report and Witness sections, which are based on first-person experiences and observations, stories in this section are written by PJP reporters, who have applied the tools of journalism to verify their work.