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Prison Fellowship’s Statement After United States Senate Declares April 2025 as Second Chance Month

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 29, 2025 —Prison Fellowship®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, released the following statement after the United States Senate declared April 2025 as Second Chance Month.

By Prison Fellowship
April 29, 2025
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Prison Fellowship’s Statement on the Appointment of William ‘Billy’ Marshall III as Director of Federal Bureau of Prisons

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 21, 2025 —Prison Fellowship®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, released the following statement after William ‘Billy’ Marshall III was appointed as the new director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

By Prison Fellowship
April 21, 2025
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Prison Fellowship Convenes Day of Action Urging Congress To Pass Second Chance Month Resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 1, 2025 —Prison Fellowship®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, today announced a groundbreaking Day of Action to urge Congress to pass a bicameral, bipartisan resolution that will be introduced in both chambers today designating April 2025 as Second Chance Month.

By Prison Fellowship
April 1, 2025
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God Is Still Good

Sara’s mother would remind her that God is still good, even during times of tragedy. Sara eventually learned that lesson for herself.

By Prison Fellowship
February 21, 2025
Justice Ambassador | Second Chance
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Prison Fellowship Issues Statement on the Death of Robert Brooks

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 30, 2024 —Prison Fellowship®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, issued the following statement after the New York attorney general recently released body-camera footage showing officers of New York’s Department of Corrections and Community Supervision beating a handcuffed Robert Brooks at the Marcy Correctional Facility.

By Prison Fellowship
December 30, 2024
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Our Top 12 Inspiration Series Stories for 2024: 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 Prison Fellowship
December 25, 2024
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A Purposeful Pursuit

Terry was facing decades behind bars. An attorney who refused to take his case put him on the road to a real relationship with God.

By Prison Fellowship
November 25, 2024
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A Church on a Mission

The Church loves Christ by loving people, especially those in need. Sarah put it this way: “Loving God is actively loving what He loves—people.”

By Prison Fellowship
October 30, 2024
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Mission and Vision: Revival in the Church

How Prison Fellowship envisions a revival in individuals and churches that brings renewed culture across America.

By Prison Fellowship
October 18, 2024
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Prison Fellowship Presents 2024 Colson Advocate of Hope Award to North Dakota Corrections Leader Colby Braun

North Dakota corrections leader Colby Braun was recently presented with the 2024 Charles Colson Advocate of Hope Award at a ceremony in Fargo.

By Prison Fellowship
September 13, 2024
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Mission and Vision: Encountering Jesus “With”

Our new mission—to encounter Jesus with those impacted by incarceration—sounds simple. But it reflects the heartbeat of our ministry.

By Prison Fellowship
September 13, 2024
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Mission and Vision: Equipping the Church

For Prison Fellowship founder Chuck Colson, equipping the church was vital. Nearly 50 years later, this remains our mission and vision.

By Prison Fellowship
August 16, 2024
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From Answered Prayers to All-In Advocate

Jail changed the trajectory of Kristiana’s life. Now, she shares her experiences on behalf of some of society’s most forgotten and discarded members.

By Prison Fellowship
August 12, 2024
Justice Ambassador | Second Chance
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Making a Difference

Prison Fellowship's advocacy team, volunteers, and partners are making a difference for justice that restores. Let's reflect on what we have achieved together.

By Prison Fellowship
July 30, 2024
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Prison Fellowship Second Chance Story Video Wins Silver Telly Award

Washington, D.C., July 22, 2024—Prison Fellowship, the nation's largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families, announced that its short storyteller video, From Lawbreaker to Lawmaker: The Power of Second Chances, has won a Silver Telly award in the General – Not for Profit category.

By Prison Fellowship
July 22, 2024
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