News and media

Making conditions behind the walls visible.

PRC uses public education, journalism, peaceful action, and direct communication to bring urgent prison issues into public view.

Media advocacy

Anthony Stewart’s medical-care concerns

PRC helped elevate concerns about Anthony Stewart’s dialysis treatment and serious medical condition to regional news coverage, calling for immediate, humane intervention.

Public action

Standing with incarcerated people

PRC organizes peaceful actions and public statements addressing medical neglect, extreme heat, inadequate food, mental-health concerns, isolation, and failures of oversight.

PRC newsletter

Knowledge, accountability, and voices from inside

PRC’s newsletter will share rights education, organizational updates, leadership messages, current campaigns, and perspectives from incarcerated contributors.

Events and community advocacy

Anthony Stewart interview at WAVY News 10

President & Chief Operating Officer Marva Austin and Executive Director Hassan Shabazz visited the WAVY News 10 studio for an interview with reporter Markeisha Jackson regarding Anthony Stewart’s urgent medical-care concerns. PRC used the interview to help bring public attention to his dialysis treatment and the need for immediate accountability.

President and Chief Operating Officer Marva Austin with WAVY News 10 reporter Markeisha Jackson — President & Chief Operating Officer Marva Austin with reporter Markeisha Jackson.

Executive Director Hassan Shabazz and President and Chief Operating Officer Marva Austin at WAVY News 10 — Executive Director Hassan Shabazz and President & Chief Operating Officer Marva Austin.

PRC representatives and reporter preparing for the Anthony Stewart interview — Preparing for the Anthony Stewart interview.

President and Chief Operating Officer Marva Austin with an Anthony Stewart supporter at the WAVY studio — Standing in support of Anthony Stewart.

Hassan Shabazz being prepared for the WAVY News 10 interview — Preparing Executive Director Hassan Shabazz for the interview.

WAVY News 10 camera setup for the Anthony Stewart interview — WAVY News 10 interview setup.

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