Emily Andrews

Growing up in Portsmouth, Virginia, Darrell knew violent crime as a normal part of life. Now, he’s part of a movement to interrupt violence in his hometown—and he’s getting creative with it.

He was staring down a life sentence. Now, he’s living free and serving others.

Joy Block-Wright never had trouble finding a job before she went to prison. Her strong work ethic, administrative skills, and outgoing personality proved essential wherever she worked. But once she had a criminal record, her dream of being an entrepreneur was cut short.

Patrick wanted to make his father proud. Losing him while he was in prison helped the former gang member find his true identity.

Prison Fellowship sat down with Jeremy and Traci to talk about serving prisoners’ families through summer camp and year-round ministry.

He used to run the streets. After prison, he was mayor of Leavenworth, Kansas. What happened in between is a story of unwavering hope.

Kerensa Lockwood’s history in the criminal justice arena brought her to Warden Exchange. Now she’s using her background to bring positive change to corrections.

When Amber Brown bought her first house outside Minneapolis last year, she couldn’t believe the journey that led her there.

The TUMI House in San Diego is more than a transitional home. It’s a group of men learning how to live free, love God, and be a family.

When Ashley's life turned out less than perfect, she used meth to mute her pain. That way of life led to rehab and then prison.

Jon Kelly is walking on eggshells. “What’s the point of freeing men and women if we restrict them so much that they can’t be productive?”

By his early 20s, Stanley Andrisse had a lengthy criminal history. The prosecutor said he would never make anything of his life. Stanley had other plans.

Maurice isn’t just breaking the cycle of crime for his family. He’s showing others how to end destructive cycles in their own lives.

Sheena helps returning citizens as a Prison Fellowship Justice Ambassador and runs a reentry organization in North Carolina. And she’s doing more than she ever imagined possible.

Camp was a refreshing change from many of Mike’s past experiences. It was a chance to get away from life’s challenges and experience God’s love.