The Chris Wilson Foundation

10/13/2026

Check out our September Newsletter to see what the CWF has been up to.✨

09/10/2026

Check out our August newsletter for a look at what we’ve been up to and what’s ahead!

08/28/2026

08/19/2026

Our copy of Harm and Punishment has arrived!📚 We’re proud to see this powerful collection in print and to celebrate the incarcerated writers whose stories and experiences fill its pages.

Have you gotten your copy yet? If not, there’s still time! Harm and Punishment is available through Haymarket Books. Grab a copy, dive into these important stories, and help amplify the voices of incarcerated writers.

Congratulations again to American Prison Writing Archive and everyone who helped bring this collection to life. We’re excited to start reading and hope you’ll read along with us!

08/10/2026

The CWF July Newsletter is here! 🎉 Catch up on what we’ve been up to and check out the latest updates✨

07/21/2026

Today, Harm and Punishment: Incarcerated Writers on Violence and the U.S. Prison System is officially out in the world!📚

Drawn from the American Prison Writing Archive, this collection features essays from incarcerated writers exploring how violence shapes lives before, during, and after incarceration. Through personal stories and reflections, the book challenges readers to think differently about harm, punishment, and what justice can look like.

We’re proud to have supported the American Prison Writing Archive to help make sure the incarcerated writers who contributed to this book were paid for their work. Their lived experiences, ideas, and perspectives matter, and recognizing the value of those contributions is something we deeply believe in.

If you’re looking for your next read, you can pick up a copy through Haymarket Books website. Congratulations to the authors, editors, and everyone who helped make this book possible🖤✨📚

07/16/2026

More moments from the signing of SB524 with the Baltimore MONSE. This legislation supports a more coordinated approach to ensuring young people have access to the support and resources they need to build stronger futures.

06/16/2026

Last week, Chris Wilson joined the RISE Graduation in New York to share his story and celebrate the graduates✨

Thank you to the RISE team for the invitation and for the important work you do. Congratulations to all of the graduates—we can’t wait to see what’s next for each of you. 💙

06/10/2026

We’ve been working on some exciting things! Take a look at our May newsletter to see what we’ve been up to and how you can help💙✨

05/26/2026

We were honored to join for the signing of SB524 and witness a meaningful moment. This bill supports more coordinated approaches to helping young people access support and resources needed to build stronger futures🖤