Our Vision for iPrison Press
Publishing inmates’ stories can serve several important purposes. Here are a few reasons why we think it is important.
Advocacy: Inmates’ stories can be powerful tools for advocacy. By sharing their experiences, inmates can shed light on issues such as overcrowding, poor conditions, inadequate healthcare, and abuse. This can help push for changes that can improve the lives of incarcerated people.
Humanization: Inmates are often stigmatized and dehumanized in the media and popular culture. By publishing their stories, we can help to humanize them and remind people that they are individuals with unique experiences, emotions, and perspectives.
Raising awareness: By publishing inmates’ stories, we can help to raise awareness about the realities of life in prison. This can help dispel myths and misconceptions about the prison system and provide a more accurate picture of what life is like for those incarcerated.