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.
Reentry can be difficult, but Joseff isn't giving up just yet.
Thank you for supporting second chances, working with us to tear down the walls of that second prison and the lies of social stigma—to truly offer a second chance.
Restaurant founder and CEO Brandon Chrostowski hires men and women with a single prerequisite: they’ve been incarcerated.
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.
"I got up this morning, did my prayers, and just put the day in God's hands," says Joseff White.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of prisoners are released and return to society, and they need a second chance. The Church should be a place where they can easily find support and encouragement.
"I had people promise me the moon, and as soon as they found out I had a felony, it was over."
"Everybody makes mistakes, and everybody can be forgiven."
"There's a lot of untapped talent out there—people who haven't been given a chance because of barriers."
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.
"I don't believe that God allowed me to leave prison so that I could kick up my feet and enjoy life. There's a lot of men who have done less than what I've done and are still in prison."
"Our outreach to the prisons can't overlook the families in our own church."