Prison Journalism Project

https://prisonjournalismproject.org
Screenshot of the Prison Journalism Project website
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.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Chicago, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2020
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Regional
Area of coverage:

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
0
Founders:
Yukari Kane
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Audience support / reader revenue
Grants or investment from philanthropic organisations
Individual donations
Products and ecommerce
Sales of t-shirts, hats, and other products

Why is this profile included?

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