Missouri Prison Reform News
The following letter was sent to Missouri Prison Reform by residents of Jefferson City Correctional Center regarding the kitchen and dining halls. Some edits were made for clarity. We’ve recently heard from several residents that food is usually cold and spoiled as well and they continue to be served bologna frequently. Things are only better […]
Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a current resident of a Missouri Department of Corrections facility. “Torre and Anita Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahhiym Reginald Clemons 990102 (3D – 201) Jefferson City Correctional Center 8200 No More Victims Road Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 February 8, 2024 Re-Entry 2030 (Wrongful Termination) By: Reginald Clemons (a.k.a. RCRebemption […]
The correlation between vocational training in prisons and reduced recidivism rates is supported by numerous studies. Despite this, only about one-third of federal and state prison residents participate in vocational training. Employment is a crucial factor in the successful reintegration of former prison residents into society, reducing the likelihood of reoffending. In fact, up […]
The veil of security in the prison system often hides a disturbing reality—correctional officers abusing prison residents, creating a crisis that demands urgent attention. Abuse in prison takes many forms, with physical and sexual assault ranking as the most damaging and brutal manifestations of this issue. Physical violence perpetrated by correctional officers against prison […]
Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a resident of a Missouri Prison. Some edits were made for clarity. This camp has been writing people up for pieces of paper on the floor or laying around in your cell saying its k2 drugs. But when you ask them to test it, they won’t do […]
Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a resident of a Missouri Prison. The Missouri Department of Corrections has struck yet another blow in its campaign of censorship under the guise of limiting the avenues used for the introduction of drugs and contraband into its correctional facilities. Beginning July 1, 2022, all personal, postal […]
Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a resident of a Missouri Prison. Thanks for the News Letter, Every one knew that any of the State Reps. wouldn’t come to the prisons as you( MPR) requested! And believe me there is lots and lots of offenders have written to them ! When there offices […]
Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a resident of a Missouri Prison. Greetings from Missouri Eastern Correction Ctr. My name is Rod McKown, #39829, and I have been invited to write a blog for MPR. I’m 67 (today no less), and am serving a life sentence for first degree (felony) murder under the […]
Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a resident of a Missouri Prison. My name is Ronald L Fox, I’ve been incarcerated since 1989, I came to prison when I was 21, I’m serving sentences that are considered “under the old law,” So I do not have 85% or any other structured designed statute […]
Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a resident of a Missouri Prison. Some edits were made for clarity. I’m from N.E. K.C. MO, I was married with 3 kids, I got locked up in 3-1998 for statutory rape, the courts gave me 8 life sentences, I’ve been locked up for 25 years, this […]