Imagine being freed from prison. Now, think about the challenge of being released at midnight with no place to go.
Brandi Grissom, writing in The New York Times, reveals what happens when prisoners are released in the wee hours of the morning with no home, no money, no phone and no plan other than living on the street.
Grissom tells the story of Acy Williams, a 53-year-old homeless man released from prison at 1 a.m. unto the streets of Houston.
Justice Fellowship understands that for ex-prisoners, transitioning from prison to society is a daunting challenge. The numbers reveal that two-thirds of parolees return to prison within three years of release. Most ex-prisoners are not ready for life outside of the prison bars. Visit our “prisoner reentry” page for more information on our efforts for reentry and support.
Click here to read the full New York Times article.