Justin Slavinski, Author at Prison Journalism Project

Silhoutte profiles of 12 adult men are seen in a grid, with the numbers 1-12 overlayed on their faces.

How Prison Count Time Affects Us, Our Programs and Our Families

by Justin Slavinski August 26, 2025

A photo illustration shows several different pieces of prison contraband: paperclips, ball point pens and a toothbrush.

The Definition of Prison Contraband Might Surprise You

by Justin Slavinski August 19, 2025August 21, 2025

A photo illustration shows a pint of Little Debbie Star Crunch ice cream, surrounded by ice cream scoops.

People at My Prison Had Pints of Ice Cream for the First Time in Years

by Justin Slavinski August 12, 2025

A stock image shoes a prison bathroom with stark

You Can Only Dodge Food Poisoning in Prison for So Long

by Justin Slavinski July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

A photo illustration shows a microwave with light rays beaming out from the inside, on a pale yellow background.

The Unexpected Thrill of a Microwave in Prison

by Justin Slavinski July 24, 2025

A photo illustration shows a bowl of kimchi surrounded by plastic forks.

How to Make Kimchi in Prison

by Justin Slavinski June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

In this photo provided by El Salvador's presidential press office, prison guards transfer deportees from the U.S., alleged to be Venezuelan gang members, to the Terrorism Confinement Center in Tecoluca, El Salvador, Sunday, March 16, 2025

What We Saw in Those Images From the El Salvador Mega Prison

by Daniel X. Cohen, Troy Chapman, Jeffery Shockley, Patrick Irving, Cesar Hernandez, Angelo Sedillo, Jamie Silvonek, Derek Jason LeCompte and Justin Slavinski May 15, 2025May 29, 2025

A Prison Dish That Defied My Very Low Expectations

by Justin Slavinski February 6, 2025February 6, 2025

A man is surrounded by food. Concept: dreaming of food

What People Want to Eat for Their First Meal After Prison

by Justin Slavinski October 15, 2024October 23, 2024

A view of the chow hall at San Quentin State Prison

On Burger Day in Prison, I Went Back for Seconds

by Justin Slavinski August 5, 2024August 6, 2024