The Myths of Corrections: An Inside Look

Joe Grant's first arrest was at age eight. He served time at Portsmouth Naval Prison, Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary, and Sandstone Federal Reformatory. He formed PHASE IV, a non-profit corporation, and began publishing PENAL DIGEST INTERNATIONAL last June. The publication is the largest of its kind serving the needs of prisoners, their families, and ex-prisoners. PHASE IV has just changed its name to the National Prisoner Center. The organization under the direction of Grant, is hoping to make Iowa City and Iowa one of the major centers for penal reform in the United States.
Part of the National Affairs Series: Justice - Tipped In Whose Favor?