Prison Journalism Project is a non-profit, non-partisan national organization that trains incarcerated writers to be journalists and publishes their stories.

I will likely live the rest of my days in a New Jersey prison. But before I do, we need a process to ensure our Islamic burial rites.

PJP has assembled a state-by-state guide on relevant laws around prison journalism that impact incarcerated journalists.

Prison writers from across the U.S. describe how cold their prisons get in the winter — and what small dignities could make it more bearable.

Drug overdose was the second most frequent cause of death among people in the federal system’s custody from 2014 through 2021, according to an audit by the inspector general.

There is not much I can do to control my situation at my prison. For example, I can’t choose to come and go from my cell when I want. Rather than let these restrictions defeat me, I remain optimistic ...

To understand life without the possibility of parole, we must acknowledge what it is: a hopeless imprisonment preceding death.

Luigi Mangione was incarcerated at my Pennsylvania prison, SCI Huntingdon, for close to two weeks in December. Here's what we saw.

Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The weight deck, where we exercise at the Washington State Penitentiary, is not hospitable to vegetation.

At Washington State Penitentiary, the prison mental health unit attempts to provide care for vulnerable individuals, but too often falls short.

I had not touched a cat in 15 years when an orange kitten wandered over to sit with me in the grass.

Prison overdose rates are skyrocketing because of readily available drugs like K2 and suboxone that contribute to addiction behind bars.