Explore in-depth coverage of prisons, incarceration, and the broader criminal justice system. Stories tagged with “Prison” delve into the lives of incarcerated individuals, the challenges faced by families and communities affected by imprisonment, and the policies shaping prison conditions and reforms. From local jail dynamics to nationwide trends, WYSO and our partners bring you thoughtful reporting on issues like sentencing, prison overcrowding, rehabilitation programs, reentry challenges, and the ongoing debates about justice and equity. Stay informed with voices from inside the system and experts working to transform it.
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Larry Gara was a peace activist who walked the walk. He was a Quaker and conscientious objector who served a prison term rather than serve in WWII. Rare 1999 interview. -
WYSO remembers Mary Evans, the pioneering journalist who created "Reentry Stories." This memorial tribute celebrates her life and highlights her important work in Ohio. -
NYU professor Nicole Fleetwood explores how incarcerated people use art to build community, cross racial divides, and reclaim identity in her book "Marking Time." -
Mary Evans, a 42-year-old Dayton, Ohio-based journalist, activist, and prison justice advocate known for her 'ReEntry Stories' podcast series on WYSO, has died.
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Lee Wade, an Ohio trans man, reunites with his father, Danny, after his dad was in prison. It's their first meeting since Lee began his transition from female to male. -
Dutch POW secretly documented his WWII captivity in Japan through a hidden diary. He needed a strong spirit to survive his ordeal. A story of resilience & reconciliation. -
Sara Vance Waddell is an Ohio collector with nearly 1,000 art pieces, which she shares through exhibitions. She focuses on acquiring work from women and people of color. -
Rachel McMillian at the University of Illinois partners with the Ohio Innocence Project to invite exonerees to her class to educate students about wrongful incarceration. -
Robert McLendon spent two decades in prison for a crime he didn't commit. He says The Ohio Innocence Project and 'The Columbus Dispatch' paved the way for his release. -
Nancy Smith is a former bus driver from Lorain, Ohio, who was wrongfully charged with sexually abusing children in her care. She served more than 15 years in prison. -
Richard Horton served more than a dozen years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Read Horton's advice for people who find themselves in the situation that he did. -
The public is invited to a luncheon about using diversion as an alternative to incarceration.
