Poetry Behind the Walls

About PBW

  • Poetry Behind the Walls (PBW), is the only ongoing journal in the world that is dedicated to writings from youth that are incarcerated. PBW is a collaborative project between Save the Kids, the Social Advocacy and Systems Change journal, and Hillbrook Youth Detention Center.

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Goal of PBW

  • The goal of PBW is to provide space for youth to express themselves nonviolently. PBW as well, supports and encourages youth when they see their work published.

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Editorial Team

  • Anthony J. Nocella, II
    Co-Senior Editor and Co-Founder
    SUNY Cortland and Le Moyne College
    anthony.nocella[@]cortland.edu
  • Dr. Priya Parmar
    Co-Senior Editor
    Brooklyn College – CUNY
    pparmar[@]brooklyn.cuny.edu
  • Ashley Mosgrove
    Assistant Editor
    SUNY Cortland
    amosgrove[@]gmail.com
  • Scott Robertson
    Promotional Editor
    UCLA
    robertson[@]ucla.edu

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Publication Details

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Submissions

  • Poetry Behind the Walls is open to all incarcerated youth throughout the world.  We would like all writing to advocate positive expression and hope. It does not matter what kind of writing ability the youth exhibit.
  • Please send submissions via e-mail to: Anthony J. Nocella, II – anthony.nocella[@]cortland.edu (with the subject title – “Poetry Behind the Walls,” including full contact information, name, address, age, and facility).
  • Poetry Behind the Walls Author Contract This must be signed by every author. Please sign the contract and send it to:
    Hillbrook Youth Detention Center
    c/o Anthony J. Nocella, II
    4949 Velasko Rd
    Syracuse, NY 13215-1930
  • Call for Submissions Flyer (please print off and post at schools, colleges, religious centers, community centers, malls, and of course jails and detention facilities)

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Vol. 3, Issue 1. 2010
Guest Editor: Ashley Mosgrove, SUNY Cortland
PDF Vol 3 Issue 1

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Vol. 2, Issue 2. 2009
Guest Editor: Mari Sinatra, Le Moyne College
Guest Editor: Brittany Bridenbaker, Keuka College
PDF Vol 2 Issue 2

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Vol 2, Issue 1. 2009
Guest Editor: Danielle M. Hayes, Le Moyne College
PDF Vol 2 Issue 1

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Vol. 1, Issue 1. 2008
Guest Editor: Elizabeth A. Green, SUNY Cortland
Guest Editor: Sheryl A. Holbrook, SUNY Cortland
PDF Vol 1 Issue 1

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