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Second Chance Month® 2020

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SECOND CHANCE MONTH 2020

COVID-19 has impacted our justice system, our prison system, and even Prison Fellowship’s Second Chance Month® events, which were changed from in-person to virtual in response to the virus.

"I am a living testament to what second chances can do in the life of a returning citizen."

Alice Marie Johnson

The virus didn't stop the White House from issuing a proclamation on April 1, signed by the president, declaring April as Second Chance Month for the third year in a row. In April, social media campaigns, prayer groups, Twitter chats, and other activities centered around Second Chance Month took place around the nation. Prayer leaders in Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis, Lincoln, Oklahoma City, Fresno, and San Bernardino joined forces for a Road to Second Chances Virtual Prayer Meeting, where community members from all these cities came together to cover our nation with prayer. More than 380 partners joined Prison Fellowship in advocating for second chances, and several states declared their support for Second Chance Month.

Second Chance Month reminds us that we are more than our past mistakes. We are all made in God’s image, and each of us has a future. COVID-19 reminds us that we are all in this world together, and God can reveal silver linings in even the biggest storms.

 

SECOND CHANCE MONTH 2020: VIRTUAL EVENTS

PRISON FELLOWSHIP'S SECOND CHANCE MONTH® PRAYER MEETING: VIRTUAL EDITION

Prison Fellowship® welcomes you to watch the Road to Second Chances Virtual Prayer Meeting that took place on Saturday, April 18 as part of Second Chance Month. The recording features real-life stories of people living out their second chance and opportunities to pray for all those affected by crime and incarceration.

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PRISON FELLOWSHIP'S SECOND CHANCE MONTH® GALA: VIRTUAL EDITION

Watch the Second Chance Month® Gala: Virtual Edition that took place on Wednesday, April 1 as we kicked off Second Chance Month.

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GET MOVING FOR SECOND CHANCES

Show your support for second chances by participating in our virtual second-chance themed work outs, designed by fitness experts at ConBody and Fit Results! No matter where you are, you can exercise for yourself or in support of a loved one or neighbor who has been affected by incarceration—all within the comfort of your home.

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JURISDICTIONS THAT DECLARED APRIL 2020 SECOND CHANCE MONTH

Jurisdictions that have officially recognized April 2020 as Second Chance Month, including an official proclamation from the White House.

The White House
The State of Arkansas
The State of Missouri
The State of Oklahoma
The District of Columbia
The State of Texas
The State of Alabama
The State of New Jersey
The State of Tennessee
The State of West Virginia
The State of Hawaii
Muscogee (Creek) Nation
The State of Nebraska
The State of Alaska
The State of Colorado
The State of Wisconsin
The State of Mississippi
The State of Arizona
The State of Iowa
The State of Washington

“During Second Chance Month, we celebrate those who have set out to create better lives following incarceration and recommit to helping former inmates contribute to the strength and prosperity of our Nation.”

PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

SECOND CHANCE MONTH 2020: IN THE NEWS

Office of Justice Programs Observes Second Chance Month

An opportunity to celebrate second chances – The Detroit News

Congress should include second chances in coronavirus relief bill – The Hill

Advocates fight for vulnerable inmates to be released from what they call a coronavirus ‘death sentence – The Orleans Gambit

Second Chance Month Prayer Meeting: Interview with Pastor Kelly – Fox News

'Second Chance Month' highlights need to help inmates successfully reintegrate to society – Enid News & Eagle

Help is in Enid during trying times – Enid News & Eagle

Governor declares April Second Chance Month – The Clanton Advisor

Prison Fellowship praises Secretary Devos’ expansion of higher education in prison

Prison Fellowship praises Sen. Portman for standing up for entrepreneurs with criminal records during pandemic

SECOND CHANCE MONTH SPONSORS

Second Chance Month sponsors lead the charge to unlock the potential of formerly incarcerated people.

Justice Action Network
Second Chance Month Champion

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Barrier Breaker

Fwd.us
Barrier Breaker

Genesis Foundation
Barrier Breaker

JPMorgan Chase
Grace Guardian

FHI360
Dignity Defender

Out of Bounds
Dignity Defender

Stand Together
Dignity Defender

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