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Emily Harris Greene

Emily Harris Greene is an editor and writer, with her work appearing in Relevant Magazine and Culture Honey. She is based in Virginia.

STORIES & ARTICLES WRITTEN BY EMILY HARRIS GREENE

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Former Prisoners Can Become Productive Citizens

Second chances for returning citizens make for safer communities.

By Emily Harris Greene
April 27, 2022
Collateral Consequences | Justice Reform Resources
families
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Reconciling Families to Break the Cycle of Incarceration

Extending a second chance can impact families for generations.

By Emily Harris Greene
April 20, 2022
Family Resources | Justice Reform Resources
hiring former prisoners
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  • Second Chance Month
Second Chance Hiring: The Benefits of Employing Returning Citizens

When businesses hire people with a criminal record, communities thrive.

By Emily Harris Greene
April 13, 2022
Justice Reform Resources | Second Chance Employment
Can My Church Minister to Returning Citizens
  • Advocacy & Reentry
  • Prison Fellowship News & Updates
Can My Church Minister to Returning Citizens?

Faithful Christian communities are pivotal places for second chances. Join the conversation to find out how you can serve returning citizens.

By Emily Harris Greene
April 6, 2022
Reentry | Second Chance Month | Second Chance Sunday
police officer
  • Advocacy & Reentry
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Practicing Christians on Policing, Sentencing, and Other Issues

Criminal justice issues such as policing and sentencing have been hot topics nationally over the last couple of years. Where do American Christians stand on these issues and others?

By Emily Harris Greene & Prison Fellowship
November 3, 2021
Barna Group | Criminal Justice Reform
creative cooking
  • Prison & Prisoners
Creative Cooking Behind Bars

Health problems are common behind bars. Some issues can be helped through better lifestyle choices, like exercise, restful sleep, and healthy eating habits.

By Emily Harris Greene & Stacia Ray
September 9, 2021
Inside Journal Resources | Prison Recipes
Joe Avila
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Joe And Amy: A Story of Reconciliation

"Amy Wall was a young lady that I killed in 1992 while driving drunk on the freeway."

By Emily Harris Greene
July 20, 2021
California
good citizenship
  • Prison & Prisoners
Values of Good Citizenship: Zane Learns Responsibility

In the Prison Fellowship Academy, prisoners find a safe place to grow.

By Emily Harris Greene
July 14, 2021
Pennsylvania | Values of Good Citizenship
  • Advocacy & Reentry
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Prison Fellowship Documentary A New Day 1 Focuses on Reentry

For returning citizens, reentry can be a second prison. In Prison Fellowship's new documentary, three former prisoners share their journeys.

By Emily Harris Greene
June 21, 2021
A New Day 1 | Collateral Consequences | Second Chances
Making the Most of Holiday Visits with an Incarcerated Loved One
  • Families of Prisoners
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Fathers Behind Bars

About half of male prisoners in America are fathers. As we celebrate Father's Day, we hope you remember those separated by crime and incarceration.

By Emily Harris Greene
June 18, 2021
Family Resources
Prisoner B28545: How a Drug Addict Became a Hardcore Criminal Behind Bars

When Fred went behind bars, he joined a notorious prison gang. But his membership came at a price. Just 6 months before his parole, he killed a man.

By Fred Mendrin & Emily Harris Greene
June 7, 2021
California | Video
lecrae and jeff walker
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‘What God Can Do’: A Prison Yard Q&A with Lecrae and Jeff Walker

At a recent Hope Event, hip-hop artists Lecrae and Jeff Walker answered questions from prisoners.

By Emily Harris Greene
May 26, 2021
Lecrae | South Carolina
Incarcerated mom with child
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Mothers Behind Bars

More than half of the incarcerated women in state and federal prisons in this country are mothers to minor children.

By Emily Harris Greene
May 6, 2021
Caregivers | Women's Ministry
inspiration series
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Our Top 12 Inspiration Series Stories: A Year of Transformations

It's been a difficult year, but thanks to God, it has also been a year of transformation. To celebrate what God has done, here are our top 12 stories.

By Emily Harris Greene
April 27, 2021
Collateral Consequences | COVID-19
bryan stevenson and lecrae
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Join Us Virtually for the Third Annual Second Chance Month Gala!

You’re invited to attend the April 2021 Virtual Second Chance Month Gala. Join us as we celebrate second chances with keynote speaker Bryan Stevenson, musical guest Lecrae, and our partners.

By Emily Harris Greene
April 8, 2021
COVID-19 | COVID-19 News | Equal Justice Initiative | Lecrae | Second Chance
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