Jonno Knowles was incarcerated in Pollsmoor Prison and participated in restorative justice while inside the prison.

Restore’s workshop which aimed to enhance the writing skills of ex-prisoners and providing support for expressing unique experiences.

Dean Mashimbwe, a Zimbabwean migrant residing in Cape Town, was incarcerated at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre from 2016 until 2017.

David van Nek was incarcerated in Pollsmoor Prison from 2013 until 2015 and participated in the restorative justice programme.

Efforts to ban isolation have repeatedly failed. Since it’s sticking around, here’s a little tour of our hell-in-the-hole.

Thabo Mthembu was incarcerated in Pollsmoor Prison from 2014 to 2019. Read Thabo’s story Reflections on a World in Transition

Holiday reflections stir childhood memories

Colorful blooms, a goldfinch and a praying mantis help me feel peace and, for a time at least, free.

Dean Mashimbwe, a Zimbabwean migrant residing in Cape Town, was incarcerated at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre from 2016 until 2017.

Wesley Leong was incarcerated at the age of 15 in 1996 at Pollsmoor Prison. He is currently part of Restore’s research and reintegration project.

Jermaine’s first time in Pollsmoor Correctional Centre was in 2018 when he was sentenced to six months behind bars.

Lincoln Raker was incarcerated at Pollsmoor prison from 2013 until 2016 and participated in the restorative justice programme while serving his time

Thabo Mthembu was incarcerated in Pollsmoor Prison from 2014 to 2019. Read Thabo’s story My Challenges and Aspirations of a South African Citizen

Wesley Leong was incarcerated at the age of 15 in 1996 at Pollsmoor Prison. He is currently part of Restore’s research and reintegration project.

Jonno Knowles was incarcerated in Pollsmoor Prison and participated in restorative justice while inside the prison.

Constant clamor inside prisons — from violence and mentally distressed residents — can cause serious distress for those with neurological disorders.

Jonno Knowles was incarcerated in Pollsmoor Prison and participated in restorative justice while inside the prison.

Jonno Knowles was incarcerated in Pollsmoor Prison and participated in restorative justice while inside the prison.

Lincoln Raker was incarcerated at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre from 2013 until 2016 and participated in the restorative justice programme while serving his time

Wesley Leong was incarcerated at the age of 15 in 1996 at Pollsmoor Prison. He is currently part of Restore’s research and reintegration project.

Tricks and treats help animate this California prison during the spooky season.

Dean Mashimbwe, a Zimbabwean migrant residing in Cape Town, was incarcerated at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre from 2016 until 2017.

Wesley Leong was incarcerated at the age of 15 in 1996 at Pollsmoor Prison. He is currently part of Restore’s research and reintegration project.

Jonno Knowles was incarcerated in Pollsmoor Prison and participated in restorative justice while inside the prison.

Dean Mashimbwe, a Zimbabwean migrant residing in Cape Town, was incarcerated at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre from 2016 until 2017.