Missouri Prison Reform News
Missouri Prison Reform’s first-ever Lobby Day on April 2, 2025 was a powerful demonstration of unity, urgency, and advocacy. Supporters, families, and allies gathered at Missouri’s State Capitol to speak directly with lawmakers about the pressing need for change in Missouri’s prison system. The day culminated in a significant step forward: a hearing with the […]
According to records obtained by Missouri Prison Reform from the Missouri Department of Corrections through a Sunshine Law request, at least 29 individuals died in state custody between January 1 and March 31, 2025. We continue to track these cases closely, as the number of in-custody deaths remains a key indicator of conditions and quality […]
Warning: The following testimonies are highly disturbing and detail instances of neglect, violence, and theft facilitated by correctional officers. Reader discretion is advised. At Missouri Prison Reform, we’ve received multiple reports from residents across several facilities detailing instances where corrections officers (COs) actively facilitated theft and even violence against vulnerable individuals in their cells. We’ve […]
The following was submitted to Missouri Prison Reform by Christopher Gray, who has spent the last seventeen years incarcerated. His personal reflection questions the effectiveness of incarceration, particularly for “non-violent” charges, and exposes the harsh realities of prison life. Christopher’s account challenges the purpose of the Department of Corrections and calls for a reexamination of […]
According to records MPR obtained from the Department of Corrections via sunshine request, at least 110 individuals have died in Missouri’s prisons from January 1, 2024 to October 3, 2024. 110 lives lost in just nine months, under the care of the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) and Centurion Health. These aren’t just numbers—they represent […]
At Missouri Prison Reform, we are horrified by the alarming reality unfolding at Jefferson City Correctional Center (JCCC). The current Director of Nursing (DON) is not just failing in her duties; she is actively contributing to a culture of neglect and suffering that endangers the lives of those in her care. It is time to […]
In this account, we share the disturbing experiences of elder residents who have been victims of robbery, theft, and armed threats, all within the walls of the Northeast Correctional Center. Despite clear evidence and the involvement of corrections staff, these incidents were not reported to the appropriate authorities, leaving the residents vulnerable and unprotected. These […]
*This message was sent to Missouri Prison Reform from a resident at South Central Correctional Center* I have a situation that I am in desperate need of help. I was put in administrative segregation and not fed for over 3 days! the officers put a sign on my door telling the other shifts not […]