PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Advocacy & Reentry

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What Is Second Chance Month?

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

By Emily Andrews
March 1, 2024
Second Chances
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Prison Fellowship’s Statement on Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings Regarding the Conditions for Prisoners in the Federal Bureau of Prisons

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 Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing to examine and prevent deaths of incarcerated individuals in federal prisons.

By Prison Fellowship
February 28, 2024
  • Advocacy & Reentry
From Childhood Poverty to Justice Ambassador

After a childhood of poverty, Aisha eventually found her calling as a lawyer and now as a Justice Ambassador, advocates for men and women who are incarcerated.

By Prison Fellowship
February 23, 2024
Justice Ambassador | Second Chance
  • Advocacy & Reentry
Confronting Unjust Narratives

After serving 18 years in prison, Willie Mitchell has found his calling: to change the unjust narratives surrounding men and women coming home from prison.

By Prison Fellowship
October 24, 2023
Justice Ambassador | Second Chance
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  • Advocacy & Reentry
An Opportunity to Reflect

Prison Fellowship is working alongside lawmakers to raise up a voice for justice that restores. Let's reflect on what we have achieved together.

By Prison Fellowship
August 2, 2023
Justice Ambassador | Michigan | Ohio | Oklahoma | Tennessee | Texas | Virginia
  • Advocacy & Reentry
For Such a Time as This: Promoting Justice That Restores

Kelly Simmons' fourth-grade teacher planted a seed in her to serve as an agent of change. Later, becoming a Justice Ambassador was a call she could not ignore.

By Prison Fellowship
June 30, 2023
Justice Ambassador | Outrageous Justice
  • Advocacy & Reentry
Overcoming Evil with Good

From being a victim of crime to working in community corrections, Beth Kuczma knows the challenges of the justice system firsthand—and that’s why she became a Justice Ambassador.

By Prison Fellowship
April 27, 2023
Justice Ambassador | Outrageous Justice
Harley Blakeman
  • Advocacy & Reentry
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  • Second Chance Month
But How Can We Help? Q&A With a Business Leader

Harley Blakeman, CEO and founder of HonestJobs, shares how businesses can support second chances and create safer communities.

By Lexi Aggen
April 26, 2023
Reentry | Second Chance Month
Pastor Scott Graham
  • Advocacy & Reentry
  • Reentry
  • Second Chance Month
But How Can We Help? Q&A With A Prison Ministry Pastor

A prison ministry pastor shares his heart for giving men and women the second chances they need to adapt to life after prison.

By Lou Haviland
April 19, 2023
prison ministry | Reentry | Second Chance Month | Texas
Aaron Oda
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  • Reentry
But How Can We Help? Q&A With a Reentry Specialist

Reentry specialist Aaron Oda explains the barriers faced by men and women returning from prison—and gives tips on how a supportive community can help.

By Joanna Breault
April 6, 2023
Reentry | Second Chance Month
  • Prison & Prisoners
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  • Reentry
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6 Ways Your Church Can Be the Key to Unlocking Second Chances

Just as God offers us a fresh start, we can offer a second chance to people with a criminal record. Here are 6 ways for your church to support second chances!

By Emily Andrews
April 4, 2023
be the key | Celebrate Recovery | Second Chance Month | Second Chance Sunday
  • Prison & Prisoners
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  • Reentry
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7 Ways You Can Be the Key to Unlocking Second Chances

You can be the key to unlocking second chances for people who have faced their consequences, so they can flourish in society! Here are 7 ways to get started.

By Emily Andrews
April 4, 2023
Justice Ambassador | Pell grants | Second Chance Act | Second Chance Month | Voting Rights
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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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