Prison Fellowship is presenting the 2022 Charles Colson Advocate of Hope Award to retiring Sen. Rob Portman for boldly championing second chances and safer communities as a United States Senator.

Prison Fellowship President & CEO James Ackerman today announced his transition from leading the ministry, effective June 30, 2024.

What does it mean for us to embrace God’s heart toward those impacted by the criminal justice system?

Justice is a picture of God’s love in action in a broken world. It reflects God’s heart and says, “All is not as it should be—but it should be made right.”

At Prison Fellowship, we don’t believe prison has to be the end of hope’s story. In fact, we know that prison can be the very place hope springs to life.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Prison Fellowship®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after the United States Senate passed the Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Act of 2022 bipartisan legislation.

Prison Fellowship has released a Statement on the Michigan Faith Leader Support for Pretrial Reform.

Every January, lawmakers gather to do the work of creating law. Prison Fellowship staff, Justice Ambassadors, and grassroots advocates come alongside them to be a voice for justice that restores in states across the nation.

When Carlos went to prison, he believed that nothing could restore him—or his relationship with his son. Then something changed the course of their lives forever.

This month's mail is from Bryanna, whose incarceration in Washington is about to end. Hear from Bryanna about her concerns for reentry.

Quovadis and Jesse first met in prison. Twenty years later, the two sat down to reflect on their unlikely friendship.

Prison Fellowship and more than 700 partners recognize Second Chance Month to unlock better futures for formerly incarcerated people.

White House proclamation recognizes Second Chance Month—an effort spearheaded by Prison Fellowship to unlock better futures for formerly incarcerated people.

This month's mail is from Barrett, incarcerated in Georgia. Barrett has a common request we hear at Prison Fellowship: the need for a Bible.