Writer: Jayson Scott Slaymaker

Jayson Slaymaker describes severe back pain, delayed treatment, a hospital visit, and the daily realities of inadequate prison medical care. I’ve known for years that…

Jayson Scott Slaymaker reflects on friendship in prison and the pain of knowing that separation from close friends is inevitable. Prison isn’t easy on friendship.…

Jamall Brown died in prison after being denied insulin while in custody at Riverside County Jail. Jayson Slaymaker explains why he thinks medical neglect is…

Jayson Scott Slaymaker explains how one of the rare prison programs that fostered real growth and accountability inside administrative segregation became vulnerable once it began…