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09/03/2026

For years, alcohol blurred Paintchip’s life. Then one night changed everything.

Now, he’s confronting the choices, consequences, and painful lessons that brought him to where he is today.

Watch Paintchip’s full Day in the Life story, premiering Friday, September 4.

08/31/2026

Have you seen Nurse Jackie’s Day in the Life yet?

Follow her through a day working as a nurse inside a prison and hear what the experience has taught her.

Watch the full episode now.

08/19/2026

The story is out.

See what it took to move a department beyond survival mode in Disruptors: Missouri.

Watch the full documentary now on the Prison Life Media YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/

08/10/2026

“This cell right here is the reality, and there’s nothing easy about it.”

Kinworthy has learned to tune out parts of his surroundings just to make it through each day. But when a camera enters his cell, that reality becomes impossible to ignore.

In this upcoming Day in the Life, he shares an honest perspective on incarceration, accountability and what he hopes young people will understand before making a decision that could follow them for years.

Day in the Life: Kinworthy coming soon.

08/07/2026

Here’s a sneak peek into Kristin’s upcoming Day in the Life.

One of her favorite assignments in the 12A Media Center is photographing dogs participating in Puppies for Parole. Her goal is to capture each dog’s personality and help give them a better chance of finding a home.

Stay tuned for the full episode.

08/05/2026

What happens when improving the staff experience becomes a central part of the mission?

Following the ACA premiere of Disruptors: Missouri, Anne Precythe, viewers reflected on the documentary’s practical lessons, its focus on staff and its potential to serve as an example for other states.

The message audiences took with them was clear: creating a better environment for the people who work inside also creates a better environment for the people who live there.

Watch the public premiere August 8 at 4 PM ET on the Prison Life Media YouTube channel.

This weekend, we premiered Disruptors: Missouri, Anne Precythe at the American Correctional Association’s Congress of Co...
08/05/2026

This weekend, we premiered Disruptors: Missouri, Anne Precythe at the American Correctional Association’s Congress of Correction in Pittsburgh.

The screening was followed by a panel featuring Anne Precythe, Matt Sturm and Travis Terry, who reflected on the leadership decisions, staff involvement and shared mission behind Missouri’s ongoing culture change.

We are grateful to the attendees who filled the room, participated in the conversation and helped us mark an important moment for this project.

Next stop: the public premiere.

Watch the full documentary August 8 at 4 PM ET on the Prison Life Media YouTube channel.

07/31/2026

His time inside closely paralleled Anne Precythe’s tenure leading the Missouri Department of Corrections. From that perspective, he witnessed both the hopelessness that can take hold and the changes happening across the department.

His takeaway is simple: If people cannot believe they can make it through and come out better on the other side, meaningful progress becomes much harder.

Disruptors: Missouri, Anne Precythe premieres August 8 at 4 PM ET on Prison Life Media’s YouTube channel.

07/29/2026

“Comparing apples to oranges.”

That’s how one staff member describes the difference between then and now. Four years ago, fights and emergency situations were far more common. Today, there’s more communication and a safer environment.

The contrast shows what can happen when an organization commits to changing its culture from the inside.

Watch the full story in Disruptors: Missouri, Anne Precythe, premiering August 8 at 4 PM ET on the Prison Life Media YouTube channel.

07/27/2026

Volunteering inside a correctional facility isn’t what most people expect.

It changes how you see everything.

You walk in with one perspective and leave with another. You see people as people. You understand the environment in a way you can’t from the outside. And that perspective doesn’t stay inside the facility, it follows you back into your community.

For those inside, it matters just as much. A new face. A new conversation. A reminder that there’s more beyond the walls.

If you’re looking for something meaningful to do this Second Chance Month, this is one place to start.

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