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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
Police and Justice Reform
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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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Statement Regarding the Distribution of the COVID-19 Vaccine

The prison population is one of society’s vulnerable communities.

By James J. Ackerman
January 14, 2021
COVID-19 | COVID-19 News
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Prison Fellowship and CrossWalk Center Offer Hope in Reentry

Prison Fellowship and CrossWalk Center are partnering to place Houston-area Academy graduates in living-wage careers.

By Alyson R. Quinn
January 13, 2021
Carol S. Vance Unit | Second Chance Hiring | Texas
Police and Justice Reform
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Prison Fellowship Applauds Michigan Legislature for Passage of Pretrial Reform Bills

Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration’s legislative reform package paves way for needed pretrial prison reform.

By Prison Fellowship
December 18, 2020
Faith and Justice Fellowship | Justice Reform | Michigan
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Congress Restores Access to Pell Grants for Incarcerated Students Seeking a Second Chance

Prison Fellowship applauds restoration of access to Pell Grants for incarcerated students seeking to become productive citizens.

By Prison Fellowship
December 17, 2020
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How can Parole and Credit Policies Reduce Recidivism?

Parole and credit policies can ensure proportional punishment is served while also offering an active and intentional pathway to redemption.

By Prison Fellowship
December 7, 2020
Illinois | Justice Reform | Probation and Parole | The Justice Chronicles
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Justice Ambassador Erica on Speaking Up for the Defeated, Deflated, and Discouraged

She witnessed her family and others being torn apart by incarceration. Now Erica is using her voice as a Justice Ambassador to help restore similar lives.

By Erica Averion
November 25, 2020
Florida | Justice Ambassador | Justice Reform | Outrageous Justice
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Remembering Bishop Harry R. Jackson Jr.: A Passion for The Prisoner

Prison Fellowship remembers Bishop Harry R. Jackson Jr., a heavyweight in the fight for criminal justice reform and a long-serving member of our board of directors.

By Prison Fellowship
November 23, 2020
FIRST STEP Act | Justice Reform | Maryland | The Justice Declaration
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Prison Fellowship’s Statement on Joe Biden-Kamala Harris Election Victory

Prison Fellowship leadership urges new administration to advance policies helping men and women impacted by crime and incarceration become productive returning citizens.

By Prison Fellowship
November 17, 2020
Biden Administration | Criminal Justice Reform | Obama Administration | Trump Administration
Americans vote at their local polling station wearing face masks to protect themselves from COVID-19.
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Restoring Voting Rights for Prisoners: How Felony Disenfranchisement Creates Second-Class Citizens

It’s election year, but not all Americans are eligible to vote. Felony disenfranchisement continues to create second-class citizens out of returning neighbors struggling to rebuild their lives after paying their debt to society.

By Emily Harris Greene
October 26, 2020
Justice Reform | The Justice Chronicles | Voting Rights
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New Partnership with The Salvation Army Opens Doors to Reentry Centers

Prison Fellowship’s partners with The Salvation Army and their Adult Rehabilitation Center residential program to benefit Califronia's returning citizens.

By Prison Fellowship
October 22, 2020
California | Reentry | Second Chance Month | The Salvation Army
Firefighter walks toward fire in California
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California’s Incarcerated Firefighters and the Fight for Second Chances

California is in the midst of some of the largest fires ever to break out in the state. More firefighters are needed. For many years now, California has looked to the incarcerated for help.

By James J. Ackerman
October 14, 2020
California | Collateral Consequences | Second Chance Month
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