Prison Fellowship

Remember Those in Prison

Ohio

OHIO

ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE THAT RESTORES

If you share our vision for a justice system that restores all those impacted by crime and incarceration, please join our growing network of advocates. Together we can inspire the Church, change the culture, and advance justice reform.

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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.

Ohio has over 50,000 individuals incarcerated in its 32 state prisons, with these prisons currently being 30% over their capacity. Realizing the need to remedy this situation, the General Assembly created the Criminal Justice Recodification Committee to reform the penalties for certain crimes and seek ways to reduce the state’s prison population. 2017 presents an opportunity for the Ohio legislature to implement these changes.

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Have you been incarcerated in the past and experienced or overcome barriers to re-entry? One testimony at a time, we can advance justice that restores.


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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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YOUR STATE STATISTICS

48.9K Adults in Prison

457 Minors in Juvenile Facilities

236.7K Adults on Probation

19.6K Adults on Parole

$29.5K Cost of Incarceration Per Adult Prisoner

$185.3K Cost of Incarceration Per Juvenile

Governor: Republican

Senate: Republican

House: Republican

In Session: Jan 7th - Dec 31st

PRISON FELLOWSHIP IN OHIO

Prison Fellowship’s victories include contributing to the passage of House Bill 86 in 2011, which sought to achieve proportional punishment and create a constructive culture within the state’s justice system by reforming penalties for certain drug and property crimes and increasing the incentives provided for positive change during incarceration.

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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Preparing for a meeting with your legislator can be intimidating, but with these helpful tips it doesn’t have to be!

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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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