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Second Chance Month®

April is Second Chance Month

Every person has dignity and potential. But approximately 1 in 3 American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential.

Since launching the first Second Chance Month® in 2017, Prison Fellowship® has spearheaded the nationwide effort to raise awareness about these barriers and unlock brighter futures for people with a criminal record.

Together we can open the door for approximately 70 million Americans to live up to their potential after paying their debt to society!


 

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Together with our partners, we’re raising awareness of the importance of second chances.

BECOME A PARTNER

Let’s partner together to advance and celebrate second chances through events, social media messages, and more. Sign up for tools and resources to join us in the effort to break down barriers and create opportunities for second chances.

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CELEBRATE SECOND CHANCES ON APRIL 30

Join other churches across the nation who will be sharing our brand-new short film, “From Darkness to Light: A Story of Second Chances,” on April 30. This is a simple way to advocate for second chances for returning citizens and empower your church members to celebrate and share their own stories.

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SPREAD THE WORD ON SOCIAL MEDIA

We welcome you to help spread the word about Second Chance Month and unlock brighter futures for Americans who have repaid their debt to society. Our toolkit includes posts and downloadable graphics.

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SHARE YOUR SECOND CHANCE STORY

Are you a returning citizen who received a second chance? Did you face obstacles to finding jobs, housing, or education? Is your organization passionate about providing second chances?

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“We believe the approximately 70 million Americans with criminal records—that’s one in three people—are more than their worst choices and affirm their God-given dignity and potential in life.”

JAMES ACKERMAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF PRISON FELLOWSHIP

SECOND CHANCE MONTH PARTNERS

More than 700 congregations, businesses, and organizations have partnered with Prison Fellowship in celebrating Second Chance Month!

*Second Chance Month partnership does not imply endorsement of particular legislation

CELEBRATING SECOND CHANCES EVERY APRIL

No life is beyond God's reach. Just as God forgives our sins and offers us a second chance, the Bible shows us that we can offer a second chance to those who have paid their debt to society. People with a past can still have a bright future, and their families and communities stand to benefit from their contributions.

Prison Fellowship and its partners are working to reduce barriers keeping Americans with a criminal record from successfully rejoining society. We’re also raising awareness of the importance of second chances through targeted press campaigns, policy briefings, prayer walks, "Second Chance Sunday" services held by churches, and coordinated petition and social media campaigns.

If you share our passion for breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for second chances, we invite you to partner with us and celebrate April as Second Chance Month!

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