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10/09/2026

John had a promising future ahead of him. A college athlete, a spot on the dean's list, and dreams of playing professionally.

But the path he envisioned took a turn that would change his life forever.

What happened along the way?
Watch John's story tonight at 6:30 PM ET on YouTube at .

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10/07/2026

A haircut might seem like a small part of the day. For John, it’s a craft he’s spent nearly 20 years learning.

Now, from regular appointments to the occasional last-minute “emergency,” John has built a reputation behind the chair.

Meet John and see more of his day-to-day life inside prison.

▶️ Watch John’s Story this Friday at 6:30 PM ET on YouTube .

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09/18/2026

Walking inside the fence and hearing the gates close behind you is not easy. Doing it every day to teach requires commitment, patience and a strong sense of purpose.

Meet Michelle McCune, an educator at JCCC, in a new Day in the Life premiering this evening on YouTube at 6:30 PM ET. Link in bio.

09/16/2026

Working inside a prison may not be the first career path most teachers consider. For Michelle McCune, however, the decision made perfect sense.

Hear why she felt called to become a HiSET educator at JCCC and experience a day inside her classroom.

Michelle’s Day in the Life premieres this Friday on Prison Life Media.

09/14/2026

Structure can provide direction when life has felt chaotic.

One participant in FDC’s AMU program shares how clear expectations, accountability, and support from correctional staff are helping him stay focused on his goals.

During National Recovery Month, his perspective reminds us that rebuilding a life takes purpose, integrity, commitment, and people willing to support the process.

09/09/2026

For one father, it was his first time fishing with his daughter. For another, it was the first experience like this in more than 24 years of incarceration.

The second annual Fishing With Your Kids event gave families multiple opportunities to reconnect, have fun and create positive memories together.

As one participant shared, “This is going to be one of those good memories.”

Watch the full video on YouTube .

08/26/2026

Looking for acceptance led him further down a path of violence, isolation, and consequences he never expected.

Now, after nearly seven years incarcerated, he is sharing a message for anyone facing a life-changing decision: think about where your choices could lead and who could be affected along the way.

08/24/2026

Inside prison, nurses see a world most people never get to know.

Watch the Day in the Life full episode this Friday.

07/27/2026

The official trailer for Disruptors: Missouri, Anne Precythe is here.

This story looks at Missouri’s correctional culture shift, the expectations set by leadership, and the staff who continue carrying that mission forward inside MO DOC.

Watch the full trailer on YouTube today: https://youtu.be/X2vtmBGed5o?si=ZxqSSlAHBMPsnOjd

The full documentary premieres at ACA in August and releases Sunday, August 8 at 4 PM ET on YouTube .

Watch the full documentary Sunday, August 2 on Prison Life Media....

07/27/2026

We’re grateful to Corrections1 for featuring the upcoming premiere of Disruptors: Missouri, Anne Precythe.

The documentary explores how Anne Precythe and the Missouri Department of Corrections worked to rebuild trust, strengthen leadership, and create a shared mission across the department after years of low morale and skepticism.

The story shows what culture change looks like when leaders listen to staff, invest in supervisors and remain committed long enough to earn trust.

Disruptors: Missouri, Anne Precythe premieres August 1 at the American Correctional Association’s Congress of Correction in Pittsburgh and will be released publicly August 8 at 4 p.m. ET on Prison Life Media’s YouTube channel.

Read the Corrections1 article: https://www.corrections1.com/women-in-corrections/documentary-highlights-mo-docs-culture-change-under-anne-precythe

“Disruptors: Missouri, Anne Precythe” examines efforts to improve staff morale, strengthen leadership and reshape the department's mission after years of distrust