PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG:

"While this legislation is only a first step to advancing criminal justice reform, it is by no means an insignificant step for the men and women languishing behind bars."

Too many kids with incarcerated parents end up becoming statistics. But Zeeke was different, and he says Angel Tree camp is a big part of the reason.

In-prison educational programs are an effective part of the reentry process, reducing a participant's chance of returning to prison by 43 percent. Even so, Many federal prisons do not have sufficient programming.

Resolution Sheds Light on Thousands of Barriers Aimed Those with Criminal Records

Prison Fellowship's response to today's delay of the Prison Reform and Redemption Act vote.

At Prison Fellowship, we advocate for justice that restores, including justice that restores victims hurt by crime.

The purpose of the Prison Reform and Redemption Act is to provide federal prisons with programming that will not only benefit the lives of prisoners but also reduce our nation's recidivism rate and improve public safety.

"We are fighting for those 65 million Americans with criminal records—one in four adults—who wish to regain their dignity and make important contributions to society."

Prison Fellowship applauds a major funding increase for the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) by the U.S. House of Representatives.

  This week, members of Prison Fellowship met with White House leaders and others to discuss prison reform, which continues to gain support from the White House.