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PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Reentry

Harley Blakeman
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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
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  • 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
  • Second Chance Month
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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
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People with criminal records face countless barriers. Are you curious about how your church can #BeTheKey?

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
7 Ways You Can Be the Key
  • Prison & Prisoners
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  • Reentry
People with a criminal record face all kinds of barriers. Are you curious about how you can #BeTheKey?

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
be the key | Justice Ambassador | Pell grants | Second Chance Act | Second Chance Month | Voting Rights
  • Advocacy & Reentry
  • Reentry
No Shame, Just Open Arms

One of the most important things for anybody leaving prison is to find community—a community where you’re not ashamed, you’re embraced, and you’re loved.

By Carmelle Norice-Tra
December 2, 2022
  • Advocacy & Reentry
  • Reentry
Leaving the Past Behind, Leading the Way to Justice Reform

Justice Ambassadors with a criminal record have stories to tell—and together with Prison Fellowship, they are making an impact in their communities.

By Emily Andrews
August 25, 2022
  • Advocacy & Reentry
  • Reentry
How Values Interrupt Violence

Growing up in Portsmouth, Virginia, Darrell knew violent crime as a normal part of life. Now, he’s part of a movement to interrupt violence in his hometown—and he’s getting creative with it.

By Emily Andrews
July 29, 2022
The Justice Chronicles
  • Advocacy & Reentry
  • Reentry
Shattering Stigmas

Joy Block-Wright never had trouble finding a job before she went to prison. Her strong work ethic, administrative skills, and outgoing personality proved essential wherever she worked. But once she had a criminal record, her dream of being an entrepreneur was cut short.

By Emily Andrews
June 21, 2022
The Justice Chronicles
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Prison Fellowship Presents ‘The Restoration Series’

Follow Jonathan as he re-enters society after 15 years behind bars.

By Emily Harris Greene
February 20, 2019
Jonathan's Walk | Texas | The Restoration Series
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Special Forces Veteran Finds Real Strength Through Christ

  Dr. Michael Strong spent 25 years behind bars. Today, he gives back to his community through his work with the Crime Victims' Compensation Program.

By Emily Harris Greene
January 23, 2019
Crime Victims’ Compensation Program | Texas
how a former addict is helping others find freedom and recovery
  • Reentry
Welcome to Judy’s House: How a Former Addict Is Helping Others Find Freedom and Recovery

'   Cynthia got clean behind bars, but would she be able to stay clean on the outside?

By Emily Harris Greene
January 16, 2019
Addiction Recovery | Celebrate Recovery | Drug Addiction | Recovery Chick | recovery homes | Texas
ConBodys Cell Workout
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Start the New Year Strong with ConBody’s Cell Workout

Start 2019 strong with ConBody's cell workout!

By Emily Andrews
December 31, 2018
ConBody | Exercise | New Year
amendment four florida
  • Advocacy & Reentry
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  • Reentry
Yes on 4!

In a historic vote, Florida passes Amendment 4 and restores voting rights to the 1.5 million Floridians with a felony record.

By Emily Harris Greene
November 7, 2018
Florida | Second Chances | Voting Rights
knife skills edwins
  • Advocacy & Reentry
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EDWINS and Brandon Chrostowski are Serving Up Second Chances

Brandon Chrostowski is on borrowed time and making the most of his second chance with EDWINS, a fine-dining restaurant staffed by the formerly incarcerated.

By Grayson Pope
September 24, 2018
EDWINS | Edwins Restaurant | Knife Skills | Louisiana | Ohio
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