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What Is Second Chance Month?

Check out how America has come together over the past two years to support those effected by crime and incarceration.

By Emily Andrews
March 29, 2023
Second Chances
Prison Fellowship CEO James Ackerman speaking at a prison.
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Derek Made My Day

Prison Fellowship CEO James Ackerman on public speaking, butterflies, and the transformative work of Jesus revealed through Derek at a prison workshop.

By James J. Ackerman
March 13, 2023
Hope Events | James Ackerman
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Helping Fathers Rebuild Relationships With Their Kids

Going to prison removed Reggie from his children’s lives, but Angel Tree has helped him reconnect as a father. Now he's helping other prisoners do the same.

By Amanuel Mengistu
March 8, 2023
Angel Tree | Angel Tree Christmas | Angel Tree Parent Day | Angel Tree Sports Camp
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Prison Fellowship Statement on Faith Leader Letter in Support of the EQUAL Act

Washington, DC— Prison Fellowship®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after leading Christian organizations sent a letter urging Senate Judiciary Committee leadership to quickly take up the EQUAL Act and work to end the federal crack powder cocaine disparity.

By Prison Fellowship
February 16, 2023
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An Exciting Announcement About Prison Fellowship’s Future

Prison Fellowship CEO James Ackerman shares an exciting announcement about the ministry's future.

By James J. Ackerman
January 30, 2023
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Prison Fellowship Board of Directors Names Heather Rice-Minus as Incoming President and CEO Beginning July 2024

"The board of directors is excited to have unanimously selected Heather Rice-Minus as the next leader of Prison Fellowship. Heather is uniquely positioned to move the ministry into its next era of transforming lives and redeeming broken systems, both behind bars and in the community."

By Prison Fellowship
January 30, 2023
James Ackerman
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Prison Fellowship Statement on Tyre Nichols

“This weekend, we once again find ourselves mourning a life unjustly taken,” said Kate Trammell, Vice President of Advocacy at Prison Fellowship

By Prison Fellowship
January 28, 2023
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Prison Fellowship Responds to Inaction on Crack Cocaine Sentencing at Close of the 117th Congress

Prison Fellowship®, the nation's largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after Congress failed to remedy existing inconsistent federal sentencing for crack and powder cocaine crimes.

By Prison Fellowship
December 20, 2022
Criminal Justice Reform | Equal Act
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Criminal Justice Reform Achievements

Prison Fellowship® believes seeking justice calls us to champion justice that restores both for individuals and for entire systems that have been broken. That’s why we advocate for a criminal justice system that prioritizes fairness, community safety, and rehabilitation.

By Prison Fellowship
December 16, 2022
Criminal Justice Reform | Michigan | Ohio | Oklahoma | Tennessee | Virginia
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Prison Fellowship Applauds Congressional Lawmakers for Passage of Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Act

Prison Fellowship, the nation's largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners and their families, released the following statement after the United States House of Representatives passed the Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Act of 2022.

By Prison Fellowship
December 15, 2022
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God So Loved a Bank Robber: The ‘Mind-Boggling’ Origins and Ongoing Impact of Angel Tree

As Prison Fellowship Angel Tree turns 40, the legacy of one former safecracker is irrefutable proof of the potential that’s behind bars, just waiting to come to light.

By Alyson R. Quinn
December 14, 2022
Angel Tree | Mary Kay Beard
  • Advocacy & Reentry
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No Shame, Just Open Arms

One of the most important things for anybody leaving prison is to find community—a community where you’re not ashamed, you’re embraced, and you’re loved.

By Carmelle Norice-Tra
December 2, 2022
Prison Fellowship CEO James Ackerman
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A Message From James Ackerman on His Transition From Prison Fellowship CEO

Prison Fellowship CEO James Ackerman has announced he will step down from the ministry in June 2024, with a plan for an orderly transition already in place.

By James J. Ackerman
November 21, 2022
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U.S. Sen. Rob Portman Presented with Charles Colson Advocate of Hope Award

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.

By Prison Fellowship
November 15, 2022
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Prison Fellowship CEO James Ackerman Announces 2024 Transition from the Ministry

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

By Prison Fellowship
November 15, 2022
James Ackerman
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