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,…
In the heart of Missouri’s prison system lies a crisis that demands our immediate attention and collective action. It is a situation that not only challenges our notions of justice…
Sentencing alternatives are punishments other than time in prison or jail that can be given to individuals who commit crimes. These alternatives aim to repair harms suffered by victims, benefit…
The United States currently incarcerates approximately 172,700 women, making up about 10 percent of the total incarcerated population. Over the years, women’s incarceration rates have been increasing at a faster…
Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a resident of a Missouri prison. Some edits were made for clarity. Because every institution in the State of Missouri is ran,…
It’s easy to see after the train has jumped the tracks that all the warning signs of a problem existed but was ignored… Here is an example; law enforcement is…
Hello, I’m Michael Kinsey and I’m incarcerated at South Central Correctional center in Licking, MO. South Central Correctional Center doesn’t allow the residents to receive physical mail because of the…
Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a resident of a Missouri prison. Some edits were made for clarity. Names were redacted by Missouri Prison Reform. Missouri Prison Reform…
Missouri Prison Reform received the following messages from two different residents in two different Missouri prison. Some edits were made for clarity. I understand they are unpaid slots but what…