PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG:

Returning citizens face numerous barriers to education. Karen Swanson, director of the Billy Graham Center’s Institute for Prison Ministries at Wheaton College, has five tips for colleges and universities that want to welcome former prisoners.

When his daughter tragically passed away, David struggled to trust again.

Second Chance Month continues to build momentum, and April 2019 was the best one yet! From changing individual lives to changing our national conversation, here are some of the highlights.

  'Your past doesn't disqualify you from the Kingdom. As a matter of fact, it qualifies you for it.'

When Cassie was incarcerated for four years, her children were just 4 years and 11 months old. Knowing their pain from experiencing her own father’s incarceration made it almost too much for Cassie to bear. But she made the most of their time apart. Now she’s reunited with her children and making up for lost time.

On April 25 Geoff Ables and others will start off on the first-ever Second Chance Ride—a motorcycle ride to raise awareness about obstacles faced by the 1 in 3 American adults with a criminal record.

God is patient in giving us second chances—and not just one, but continual second chances.

For 15 years, John Rush has built companies that offer supportive employment for people in need of a second chance. Today as the CEO of CleanTurn, he’s helping formerly incarcerated people thrive in the workplace.

"I did my time. I did everything they told me to do, and I'm still living as if I'm a prisoner."

"I believe detours exist to lead you toward your ultimate destination."