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Turning Point: How God Opened My Eyes to Incarceration’s Impact

Years ago, Pastor Munsey offered prayer for anyone with a family member in prison. He was overwhelmed by how many people responded.

By Kent Munsey
October 9, 2024
Second Chances
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  • Advocacy & Reentry
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
Making a Difference
  • Advocacy & Reentry
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
Justice Ambassador | Michigan | Ohio | Oklahoma | Tennessee | Texas | Virginia
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  • Advocacy & Reentry
Never Too Far Gone

Kacie was the first Black woman to serve as Alderman of her ward in St. Louis. She is also the founder and executive director of Sew Hope Community Sewing Room.

By Prison Fellowship
April 26, 2024
Justice Ambassador | Second Chance
Second Chances
  • Advocacy & Reentry
  • Reentry
  • Second Chance Month
Second Chances After Incarceration: FWD.us Weighs In

When barriers to safety and success for people with a criminal record are removed, everyone stands to benefit. FWD.us Program Specialist Jarrell Allen—who spent 33 years behind bars—knows this firsthand.

By Joanna Breault
April 26, 2024
Reentry | Second Chance Month
Second Chances
  • Advocacy & Reentry
  • Reentry
  • Second Chance Month
Second Chances After Incarceration: The Just Trust Weighs In

Safer communities and flourishing citizens require conversations about the importance of second chances. A conversation with The Just Trust Founder and CEO Ana Zamora.

By Joanna Breault
April 17, 2024
Reentry | Second Chance Month | The Just Trust
  • Advocacy & Reentry
  • Second Chance Month
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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  • Advocacy & Reentry
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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
  • Reentry
  • 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
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