Prison Journalism Project
Dec 19, 2024 · An independent, national nonprofit organization that trains incarcerated writers to be journalists and publishes their stories.
About Prison Journalism Project
We Train Prison Journalists to Change the Narrative About Mass Incarceration. Prison Journalism Project is an independent, national nonprofit organization that trains incarcerated writers to be journalists and publishes their stories so they can serve as influential voices in the broader conversation about the prison legal system across the U.S. and in their local communities.
PJP Inside - Prison Journalism Project
PJP Inside is Prison Journalism Project’s award-winning print newspaper. Published four times a year, the paper teaches, inspires and models PJP-style journalism and is core to PJP Learning.
How We Work - Prison Journalism Project
Our work is journalism. Our hands-on training and publishing opportunities teach people behind bars how to tell their stories in compelling ways while building their fundamental workforce readiness skills.
PJP Releases Journalism Handbook for Incarcerated Writers
April 17, 2024 — Prison Journalism Project (PJP), a national initiative that trains incarcerated writers to be journalists and publishes their stories, today announced the launch of a “Prison Writer’s Guide to Media Writing,” a first-of-its-kind handbook and certificate program designed to educate prison writers about journalism, with expert insights, guided coursework and a …
PJP’s Handbook - prisonjournalismproject.org
“A Prison Writer’s Guide to Media Writing” is a first-of-its-kind journalism handbook for incarcerated writers. Written by veteran journalists and educators Yukari Kane and Shaheen Pasha, the guide includes 14 instruction modules, stories from incarcerated writers, a style guide and a duty of care section.
The Best Prison Writing of 2023 — Prison Journalism Project
Dec 15, 2023 · Life inside, like life outside, is complex and varied. No human enterprise could ever be just one thing, but prison has its own signatures. Looking back at the stories published in 2023 by Prison Journalism Project, it was hard not to notice certain themes — of perseverance, ingenuity, creativity and self-improvement.Every day, editors at PJP are privileged to read about the sometimes ...
Prison Journalism Project Releases Directory of Prison Publications
Feb. 22, 2022 — Prison Journalism Project (PJP), a national initiative that trains incarcerated writers to be journalists and publishes their stories, today announced the launch of the Prison Newspaper Project, a hub to support the work of prison newspapers and magazines around the country.. The centerpiece of the project is a first-of-its-kind digital directory of operational prison ...
About PJP Learning - Prison Journalism Project
About PJP Learning. Telling compelling stories with impact begins with a strong foundation in journalism training. PJP Learning’s comprehensive program is designed to meet the needs of incarcerated writers from a wide range of educational backgrounds.
PJP Launches the Prison Journalism Navigator
May 2, 2022 — Prison Journalism Project (PJP), a national initiative that trains incarcerated writers to be journalists and publishes their stories, today launched the Prison Journalism Navigator.This new database provides tools, resources and unique insights aimed at spurring greater collaboration between external media outlets and incarcerated writers.