Page 24 — Prison Journalism Project

A photo illustration shows the cover of Charles Hill's book, "Hot Pot Chef," on a bed of ramen noodles.

How I Wrote a Cookbook From Prison

by Charles Hill March 25, 2025

A watercolor illustration shows simple drawings representing various prison "hacks" including a bottle of shampoo, a bunk bed, a trash can with a towel over it, a bar of soap, a spray bottle, a griddle with two patties of meat, a bag of money, and a pair of televisions.

Prison Hacks: Simple Skills and Tools to Make Prison Life Easier

by Da’Shae Breeze March 25, 2025

The Inside Story

The Violent Consequences of Synthetic Pot

by Lyneka Little March 23, 2025May 26, 2025

PJP Announces Groundbreaking Educational Partnership with Edovo to Empower Incarcerated Writers

by Prison Journalism Project March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

A photo illustration shows a hand holding a lit synthetic marijuana joint, rolled with a sheet of bible paper.

Kites

My Prison Is Going Up in Smoke With Synthetic Marijuana

by Jeremy K. Phillips March 20, 2025

A photo illustration shows two hands reaching toward each other through abstract jail cell bars, one holding a cup of tea, and one holding a jar of Vics VapoRub.

Kites

Tips for Dealing With the Flu in Prison

by Jeffrey McKee March 20, 2025

A photo illustration shows a printed, heavily redacted email coming out of an envelope.

Prison Censorship Goes Beyond Book Bans

by Troy Chapman March 18, 2025

Two prisoners in an outdoor yard break up a giant rock that reads "Prop 6" as a guard with a gun looks on.

Art & Illustrations

California Turns Down Another Chance to End Forced Prison Labor

by Scotty Scott March 18, 2025

The Inside Story

The Battle Against Opioids in Prison

by Lyneka Little March 16, 2025May 25, 2025

A photo illustration shows a prisoner's legs walking with a ball and chain, but the ball is an opioid pill.

In North Carolina Prisons, a Missed Opportunity in the Battle Against Opioids

by K.C. Johnson March 13, 2025April 21, 2025