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A Way for Churches to Honor the Dignity of Formerly Incarcerated People

Host a Second Chance Sunday this April and help create a church culture in which everyone feels free to embrace one another in Christ.

By Emily Andrews
April 21, 2021
Second Chance Month | Second Chance Sunday
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Mourn with Those Who Mourn: Honoring Crime Victims’ Rights Week

April 18-24, 2021, is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, a time to honor victims and recommit to serving their needs. A crucial first step in caring for victims of crime is to mourn with those who mourn, as Romans 12:15 says.

By Emily Andrews
April 15, 2021
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  • Advocacy & Reentry
One Father’s Refuge: Finding Hope in Unthinkable Loss

When Mike stood up in the courtroom, he faced the boy who killed his son. Then Mike spoke the words only God could have given him.

By Emily Andrews
April 14, 2021
Texas | Victims | Volunteers
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Join Us Virtually for the Third Annual Second Chance Month Gala!

You’re invited to attend the April 2021 Virtual Second Chance Month Gala. Join us as we celebrate second chances with keynote speaker Bryan Stevenson, musical guest Lecrae, and our partners.

By Emily Harris Greene
April 8, 2021
COVID-19 | COVID-19 News | Equal Justice Initiative | Lecrae | Second Chance
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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 Heather Rice-Minus
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
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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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