Welcome to Second Chance Month! Prison Fellowship® and our diverse group of partner organizations are raising awareness this month of the hardships former prisoners face upon their return to society. Will you join us?
SECOND CHANCE MONTH: A NATIONAL MOVEMENT
Casey Irwin is interviewed about her experiences with collateral consequences.
On March 30, representatives from Prison Fellowship and our partners declared April as Second Chance Month at a press conference held at the National Press Club. Former prisoner Casey Irwin shared how collateral consequences and social stigma impacted her as she attempted to reintegrate into society on more than one occasion.
If you missed it, read our report.
To hear more of Casey's story, watch our video.
SEN. PORTMAN INTRODUCES RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT RETURNING CITIZENS
In support of Prison Fellowship's declaration, Sen. Portman (R-Ohio) has introduced a resolution to Congress declaring April Second Chance Month.
"I hope that we all can join together on a bipartisan basis during Second Chance Month and all year round to support those who are returning from prison and want a fair shot at living an honest and productive life," the senator said.
Raise your voice for Second Chance Month! Tell your senators you believe in second chances!
THE SECOND CHANCES 5KS START THIS WEEK!
We're kicking off our Second Chance 5K races this Saturday in Denver! Run, walk, or cheer us on as we race for awareness of the detriment collateral consequences causes former prisoners.
A second 5K will be held in St. Paul on Sunday, April 23. To find out more and how you can participate, check out The Second Prison Project™.
SECOND CHANCE RESOURCES
- Spread the word about Second Chance Month with your friends and family. Check out our social media toolkit for everything you will need to get started.
- Out of prison and looking for work? Check out our helpful resources on finding a job after prison.
- Want your church to participate in Second Chance Month? Hold a Second Chance Sunday! Participating churches devote a Sunday service to second chances, raising awareness, and providing the opportunity for healing to take place in the lives of those affected by crime and incarceration. Interested? Sign up for our Second Chance Sunday Church Toolkit!