Missouri Justice Coalition

The policies lawmakers debate have very real consequences for people living inside Missouri’s prisons.

A new article from the Prison Journalism Project shares what incarcerated people across the country want elected officials to understand: the impact of excessive sentences, inadequate medical care, limited educational opportunities, and policies that keep people separated from their families.

We believe the voices of those directly impacted must be part of the conversation. Through statewide courtwatch, public education, and advocacy, we work to bring greater transparency and accountability to Missouri’s criminal legal system.

The people most affected deserve to be heard!

Read the article: https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2026/10/28/how-politics-affect-prison-life/

Photo: A quote from Prison Journalism Project. “Start by seeing us. Before weighing any policy, readers wanted lawmakers to understand one thing: The people behind the numbers are humans, and they’re the ones who know how the system fails.”

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