Poetic Justice

Something exciting is brewing this August...

Poetic Justice OK is partnering with local coffee shops across Tulsa to showcase powerful portraits and original writing created by women in our programs. As you enjoy your favorite coffee, you'll also experience stories of resilience, creativity, and hope.

Visit every stop on the Poetic Justice Coffee Trail during the month of August, and you'll receive a complimentary Poetic Justice Anthology.

📍 Participating coffee shop locations will be revealed soon—stay tuned!

Follow along as we unveil each stop and get ready to explore Tulsa one coffee shop at a time.

Some stories stay on the page. Others travel farther than we ever imagined.
Thanks to our partnership with Edovo, the voices behind The Warrior Standard and The Bassett Balance are reaching incarcerated readers across the country. Every article represents an opportunity to learn, reflect, and remember that no one is defined by their past.

Prison reform is a broad conversation that includes public safety, accountability, rehabilitation, and second chances. While approaches differ, many organizations agree that investing in education, treatment, and reentry support can help reduce recidivism and create safer communities.
At Poetic Justice, we believe that creative writing gives incarcerated women the opportunity to find their voice, process their experiences, and prepare for life beyond prison—one story at a time. ✍️💙
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📣 Volunteer Opportunity! We’re looking for volunteers to facilitate writing classes at the Tulsa County Jail this fall. If you’re passionate about bringing hope, creativity, and connection through writing, we’d love to hear from you. Swipe for details and reach out as soon as possible to begin the badging process. 💙

WRITEABILITY® is a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting writers, defending the imagination, and supporting organizations that amplify underrepresented voices through its annual Redistribution Projects.
Thank you for believing in the power of storytelling and helping make this work possible. 💙

A peak into what our workshops look like 👀

Want to get involved? 🤍
There are so many ways to support the work of Poetic Justice.
✨ Give — Your generosity helps provide writing and art supplies, print participant work, train volunteers, publish anthologies, and expand programming to more women in prisons, jails, and reentry.
🤝 Volunteer — Whether your background is in education, the arts, journalism, mental health, or something completely different, you can help create spaces where women are seen, heard, and encouraged. Our volunteers are the heart of this work.
📩 Join our newsletter — Become part of the Poetic Justice community and receive program updates, stories of impact, upcoming events, and opportunities to get involved.
Every gift, every hour, and every subscription helps us continue creating spaces for voice, hope, and change.
Visit our website to learn more about giving, volunteering, or subscribing to our newsletter. We’d love to have you be part of the Poetic Justice community. 🤍

We are honored to share that six members of the Poetic Justice community are featured in Incarcerated Americans on the 250th Birthday of the United States.
This powerful collection gives incarcerated individuals the opportunity to tell their own stories, reflect on freedom, and share their hopes for the future, in their own words.
Congratulations to these incredible women. We couldn’t be more proud 🤍

Art From The Inside 🎨
This featured work was created by women participating in Poetic Justice workshops at a rehabilitation center in Tijuana, Mexico. Through watercolor, collage, poetry, and paint, their artwork reflects stories of resilience, healing, and self-discovery.

🤍 In the News 🤍

We’re honored to be featured by The Pick Up in their story, “The Poetic Justice Project You Didn’t Know Was in Tijuana.”

For nearly eight years, Poetic Justice Tijuana has created space for women to explore poetry, painting, and creative expression as tools for healing, self-discovery, and connection. Through the arts, participants are empowered to tell their stories, reclaim their identities, and envision new possibilities for their futures.

This feature shines a light on the transformative work happening across borders and the incredible women whose creativity and courage continue to inspire us.

Thank you to The Pick Up for sharing this story and helping amplify the voices and impact of our Poetic Justice community. ✨
Link to the story:https://thepickup.com/the-poetic-justice-project-you-didnt-know-was-in-tijuana