Prison Fellowship

Minnesota

MINNESOTA

UNLOCKING SECOND CHANCES

Have you or a loved one struggled because of your criminal record? Share your story with us. One testimony at a time, we can advance justice that restores.

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With 40 years of experience helping restore men and women behind bars, Prison Fellowship advocates for federal and state criminal justice reforms that transform those responsible for crime, validate victims, and encourage communities to play a role in creating a safe, redemptive, and just society.

In 2016, the bill, SF 3481, sought to provide more effective sentences for individuals charged with a drug crime and reinvesting savings in treatment options for those with substance abuse problems.

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WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

TELL YOUR STORY

Have you or a loved one struggled because of your criminal record? One testimony at a time, we can advance justice that restores.


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DONATE YOUR SIGNATURE

Tell your Governor and legislators to declare April as Second Chance Month so those who have paid their debt can reach their God-given potential!


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ADVOCATE

We’re seeking Justice Advocates to build relationships with their state legislators, organize events, and promote justice reform. 


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YOUR STATE STATISTICS

8.1K Adults in Prison

57 Minors in Juvenile Facilities

85.2K Adults on Probation

7.3K Adults on Parole

$49.7K Cost of Incarceration Per Adult Prisoner

$145K Cost of Incarceration Per Juvenile

Governor: Democrat

Senate: Republican

House: Democrat

In Session: Jan 8th - May 20th

PRISON FELLOWSHIP IN MINNESOTA

Prison Fellowship's work in the state includes working to place youth on a restorative path in 2013 though H.F. 392 and S.F. 286. We were successful in enacted legislation which would bar public access to juvenile delinquency records and ensure that these young people are provided with the opportunity to be restored to a productive position in their community.

SIGN THE JUSTICE DECLARATION!

Grounded in biblical values and signed by over 100 Christian leaders, the Justice Declaration is a call to the Church to deploy its unique and unparalleled capacity to respond to crime and over-incarceration.

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RAISE YOUR VOICE

We encourage Christians who are experienced in advocacy, looking to learn more, or interested in increasing their involvement to apply to the Justice Ambassador program. Justice Ambassadors’ voices can be effective tools to inspire the Church, change the culture, and advance justice that restores. Become a Justice Ambassador with Prison Fellowship today.

FEDERAL JUSTICE REFORM OPPORTUNITIES

Prison Fellowship has been active on Capitol Hill for decades, lobbying the Administration and Congress to support groundbreaking reforms to make communities safer, respect victims, and transform lives. No matter what state you call home, you can be part of our federal justice reform campaigns!

ENSURING PROPORTIONAL PUNISHMENT

The FIRST STEP Act was passed to reduce disproportional drug offenses and allow earn time credits to be awarded for program participation. Contact lawmakers to request they fully implement the law and maximize its potential!

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ADVANCING CONSTRUCTIVE PRISON CULTURE

Studies have revealed that participation in education programs during incarceration has resulted in a 43% lower recidivism rate. Encourage lawmakers to restore Pell Grant access behind bars to offer hope and higher education to incarcerated men and women.

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UNLOCKING
SECOND CHANCES

The Fair Chance Act allows formerly incarcerated individuals to show their talents, skills, & commitment to personal growth as they compete in labor markets. Ask lawmakers to support second chances through this thoughtful approach to criminal justice.

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*Statistics generated from reports by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (Mortality in Local Jails and State Prisons 2000-2011; Probation and Parole in the United States (2013);Prisoners in 2013, Vera Institute of Justice (The Price of Prisons), 2010 Census, Office of Juvenile Justice and Deliquency Provention 2011 and various department of corrections' websites.

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