Jeffrey Shockley, Author at Prison Journalism Project

Prison Journalism Project

Independent Journalism by the Incarcerated

Getting a portrait taken in prison every holiday makes the season seem special.

Why I Get My Photo Taken in Prison This Time of Year

by Jeffrey Shockley November 22, 2022November 23, 2022

A birthday cake with candles lit for a 60th birthday celebration

Why My 60th Birthday Prompted Deep Reflection on My Past and Future

by Jeffrey Shockley October 17, 2022October 14, 2022

The Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program can be invaluable as a rehabilitative program for incarcerated writers.

Programming in Pennsylvania Prisons Gave This Lifer Purpose

by Jeffrey Shockley October 10, 2022October 10, 2022

In Prison, The Meaning of a Haircut

by Jeffrey Shockley September 23, 2022September 16, 2022

Blurred silhouette of a man reflected on blue glass

Intoxicated

by Jeffrey Shockley August 1, 2022July 30, 2022

A black father and son at Wrigley Field in the 1970s

An Incarcerated Son Reminds His Father What Matters Most

by Jeffrey Shockley June 17, 2022June 16, 2022

Again and Again

by Jeffrey Shockley May 5, 2022April 29, 2022

Broken Mirrors & Shattered Glass

by Jeffrey Shockley January 18, 2022February 16, 2022

Stop the Violence

by Jeffrey Shockley December 29, 2021February 16, 2022

Kites

Life Under COVID-19 Restrictions in a Pennsylvania Prison

by Jeffrey Shockley July 23, 2021February 16, 2022