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Mend celebrates the lives and creative work of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people as well as individuals who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. This annual publication showcases writing of all types, including fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. While prospective authors may submit pieces that describe their experiences with incarceration, the publication welcomes contributions on any topic.

Current Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1 (2026)

Full Issue

Front Matter

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Contents - Mend v.4
Project Mend

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Editors - Mend v.4
Project Mend

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Artists - Mend v.4
Project Mend

Articles

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Introduction - Mend v.4
Tony Eiland, Alexis Kirkpatrick, Molly McConnell, and Marion Rodriguez

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Section Intro: To Grieve
Tony Eiland, Molly McConnell, Ava Savino, and Shiloh Winters

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Permission to Grieve
Rebekha Nilsen

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An Experience of Grief
Michael Daigre

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Awake
Lucas M. Rash

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Freedom's Child
Cheryl Ann Grant

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Section Intro: To Learn
Troy White and Shiloh Withers

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The Black Sheep
Ramelle Kamack

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When I Think of Freedom…
Alexis Kirkpatrick

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Section Intro: To Survive
Ejarias P. Burgin, Rebecca Botting, and Katherine Nikolau

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Is Writing Enough?
Drew Murphy and Camren Wyche

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JC
Dennis Minton

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The Cats
Gary K. Farlow

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The Dream
Devan Henson-Wolcott

Videos

 

Prison and Time
Marvin Wade and Evan Bode

 

Why Aren't You Angry?
Johnny Page