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Should We Change Penalties for Crack Cocaine Crimes? And Other Drug Disparity Questions Answered

Frequently asked questions about drug disparity.

By Heather Rice-Minus
April 7, 2021
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President Biden Proclaims April 2021 as Second Chance Month

White House Proclamation Recognizes Second Chance Month—An Effort by Prison Fellowship to Unlock Better Futures for Formerly Incarcerated People

By Prison Fellowship
April 5, 2021
President Biden | Second Chance | Second Chance Month
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Prison Fellowship Leads April as Second Chance Month for the Fifth Year

Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson and award-winning music artist Lecrae to join Prison Fellowship to recognize special month.

By Prison Fellowship
April 1, 2021
Church Mobilization | Second Chance Month | Second Chance Month Gala | Second Chance Sunday
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Evangelical Christians Must Take Action to Love Thy Neighbor

Extending grace can be a powerful public witness for Evangelicals today.

By Heather Rice-Minus
March 11, 2021
Criminal Justice Reform | Racial Inequality | Second Chance Month
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Hobby Lobby Joins Prison Fellowship in Effort to Improve Justice Outcomes in OK

Hobby Lobby joins Prison Fellowship to create a more restorative justice system in Oklahoma.

By Prison Fellowship
March 10, 2021
Oklahoma
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Prison Fellowship Applauds Introduction of EQUAL Act in House

Bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives calls for the end of the crack vs powder cocaine disparity in sentencing.

By Prison Fellowship
March 10, 2021
#EndTheDisparity | Drugs | Washington D.C.
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Collateral Consequences: When Your Past Won’t Let You Go

So, you’re excited for that new job. You’ve got the qualifications. It’s all coming together—until one thing makes the opportunity fall apart.

By Emily Andrews
March 10, 2021
Collateral Consequences | Justice Reform | Second Chance Employment | The Justice Chronicles | Virginia
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Alliance Defending Freedom to Purchase Lansdowne, VA Headquarters of Prison Fellowship

Continuing commitment to expanding remote work across the country paves the way for sale of Loudoun County campus

By Prison Fellowship
March 5, 2021
ADF | Alliance Defending Freedom | Campus | Lansdowne | Loudoun
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Virtual Reporters Roundtable to Focus on Crack/Powder Cocaine Disparities on Tuesday

Panelists named to discuss the crack vs. powder cocaine disparities during virtual reporters roundtable next Tuesday.

By Prison Fellowship
March 4, 2021
Criminal Justice Reform | Equal Act | FAMM | Washington D.C.
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#EndTheDisparity Virtual Reporters Roundtable Scheduled Following Lobby Week

Prison fellowship is partnering with FAMM to discuss the crack vs. powder cocaine disparities during virtual reporters roundtable next Tuesday.

By Prison Fellowship
March 2, 2021
Criminal Justice Reform | Equal Act | FAMM | Washington D.C.
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Faith Groups Urge Tennessee Lawmakers to Address Criminal Justice Issues This Session

Tennessee faith leaders send joint letter to members of the general assembly In support of criminal justice reform.

By Prison Fellowship
March 2, 2021
Criminal Justice Reform | Tennessee
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Prison Fellowship Reacts to the Passing of John Baker

As the founder of Celebrate Recovery, John was a great leader whose impact will continue for generations

By James J. Ackerman
February 23, 2021
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Free to Advocate: How Justice Ambassador Robert Taylor Defied the Odds

A state attorney said Robert would never change. But Robert’s story didn’t end in prison, and that surprised everyone—including him.

By Robert Taylor
February 17, 2021
Florida | In Memoriam | Justice Ambassador | Justice Reform | Outrageous Justice
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Matthew Charles and Ending Racial Inequity in the Justice System

Matthew Charles spent decades caught in the disparities of the system.

By Emily Andrews
January 28, 2021
Justice Reform | North Carolina | The Justice Chronicles
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FAMM and Prison Fellowship Launch #EndTheDisparity Campaign

FAMM partners with Prison Fellowship in calling for the elimination of the federal crack-powder cocaine disparity.

By Prison Fellowship
January 28, 2021
Justice Reform
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