PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Feature Stories

Prisoners pray together at a Prison Fellowship Hope Event
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Justice That Restores Is Restoration for All

Heather Rice-Minus, Prison Fellowship’s vice president of government affairs and church mobilization, tells us why a restorative approach to justice is important.

By Grayson Pope
April 23, 2020
Justice that restores
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How To ‘Get Busy Living’ Behind Bars

“I would have gone crazy without something to do.” Staying busy while serving time will keep you out of trouble and prepare you for release.

By Prison Fellowship
April 9, 2020
Prison Survival Guide
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White House Proclaims April 2020 as Second Chance Month

For third consecutive year, presidential proclamation Supports Second Chance Month—Prison Fellowship’s effort to unlock better futures for formerly incarcerated men and women.

By Prison Fellowship
April 1, 2020
Second Chance Month | Trump Administration
chuck and patty colson
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Prison Fellowship Reacts to the Passing of Patty Colson

Prison Fellowship mourns the passing of Patty Colson, wife of our founder, Charles “Chuck” Colson.

By Prison Fellowship
March 28, 2020
Charles Colson | Prison Fellowship
a prisoner walks down a hall at a correctional facility
  • Advocacy & Reentry
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What Christians Think About Prison Conditions and Caring for Prisoners

Prison Fellowship commissioned Barna Group to survey Christians in America about prison conditions and caring for prisoners. Here’s what we learned.

By Grayson Pope
March 18, 2020
Barna Group | Justice Reform
the drug report
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Results of Prison Fellowship’s National Drug Report Released to Public/Press

Prison Fellowship’s report analyzes the penalties for possession of commonly abused drugs in all 50 states and under federal law.

By Prison Fellowship
March 11, 2020
The Drug Report
An academy graduate and current prisoner hugs a friend
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Redefining Success in a Post-Prison World

Can chasing the good life bring fulfillment? J. Kana shares how his incarceration redefined his understanding of success.

By J. Kana
March 11, 2020
Second Chances
the drug report
  • Advocacy & Reentry
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Are we winning the War on Drugs?

“The Drug Report: A Review of America’s Disparate Possession Penalties” is Prison Fellowship’s report on the variations in drug penalties for marijuana, heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl.

By Emily Harris Greene
March 10, 2020
The Drug Report | War on Drugs
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  • Prison & Prisoners
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In the ‘Right Spot’: A Volunteer’s Chance to Make a Difference Behind Bars

Why would a 40-something, single mom of two spend her days volunteering behind bars at a men’s prison?

By Emily Andrews
March 10, 2020
Oklahoma | Prison Fellowship Academy | Volunteers
a woman prays during a hope event
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  • Prison & Prisoners
This March, Remember Women in Prison

Prison Fellowship is actively working to support women behind bars through a variety of ways.

By Prison Fellowship
March 5, 2020
Incarcerated Women
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  • Prison & Prisoners
3 Things to Do Before A Loved One’s Release Date from Prison

Make sure you and your loved one are ready for what's next with these three things to do before a prisoner's release date.

By Prison Fellowship
February 25, 2020
Inside Journal Resources | Reentry
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Social Justice: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How You Can Get Involved

The term “social justice” can be misunderstood. Prison Fellowship’s Craig DeRoche explains what social justice is and why it’s important for all Christians.

By Grayson Pope
February 12, 2020
Criminal Justice Reform | q&a
10 tips for prison spouses
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10 Tips for Incarcerated Spouses

Even the strongest marriage can be affected by incarceration. Here are 10 tips for preserving your marriage while in prison.

By Prison Fellowship
February 12, 2020
Prison Survival Guide
valentine
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  • Prison & Prisoners
The Prison History of Valentine’s Day

Have you ever wondered where our Valentine’s Day traditions originated? This February, let’s rediscover the prison origins of the holiday.

By Emily Harris Greene
February 6, 2020
families of prisoners
family separated by prison marriage
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Life on the Outside: Can a Family Separated by Prison Walls Survive?

An incarcerated father. A mom left on her own. Could Diane and her girls survive life on the outside without John?

By Prison Fellowship
February 5, 2020
families of prisoners | Marriage
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