Prison Genius is a documentary archive of lived experience.
We collect first-person reflections and observations related to incarceration, focusing on how individuals navigate constraint, scarcity, and institutional life. Submissions should describe experiences and insights, not provide instructions or operational details.
Please do not include step-by-step guidance, schematics, or information that could compromise safety or privacy.
About Submissions
All submissions are:
- Voluntary
- Reviewed prior to publication
- Anonymized by default
- Edited only for clarity, safety, and ethical presentation
Not all submissions will be published. Decisions are made with care and respect for both the contributor and the purpose of the archive.
Consent and Acknowledgment
By submitting a story, you confirm that:
- This is a documentary project
- Your submission may be reviewed, edited, anonymized, or not published
- You are submitting voluntarily and understand the nature of the archive
For more information about how stories are handled, please review our About & Ethics section.