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Fifteen Minutes with Chuck Colson

Mike Johnson couldn’t believe the man on the book cover was standing outside his cell. Thirty-seven years later, he still feels the impact of Chuck Colson’s words.

By Joanna Breault
April 12, 2022
California | Charles Colson
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An Unlikely Friendship Behind Bars [Video]

Quovadis and Jesse first met in prison. Twenty years later, the two sat down to reflect on their unlikely friendship.

By Prison Fellowship
April 7, 2022
Iowa | Who is My Neighbor?
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He Is Risen! Why Easter Hope Events Are ‘Worth It’

Prison Fellowship has a long history of going behind bars at Easter.

By Joanna Breault
April 6, 2022
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Can My Church Minister to Returning Citizens
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Can My Church Minister to Returning Citizens?

Faithful Christian communities are pivotal places for second chances. Join the conversation to find out how you can serve returning citizens.

By Emily Harris Greene
April 6, 2022
Reentry | Second Chance Month | Second Chance Sunday
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Prison Fellowship Recognizes April as Second Chance Month for the Sixth Year

Prison Fellowship and more than 700 partners recognize Second Chance Month to unlock better futures for formerly incarcerated people.

By Prison Fellowship
April 4, 2022
Second Chance Month
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President Biden Proclaims April 2022 as Second Chance Month

White House proclamation recognizes Second Chance Month—an effort spearheaded by Prison Fellowship to unlock better futures for formerly incarcerated people.

By Prison Fellowship
April 1, 2022
Biden Administration | Second Chance Month
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Justice Ambassador Scott Herman is Building a Better Tomorrow

With scripture, fitness, and advocacy, Justice Ambassador Scott Herman is building a better tomorrow in Minnesota.

By Scott Herman
March 22, 2022
Justice Ambassador | Justice Reform | Minnesota | Second Chance Employment
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The Just Trust Grant to Elevate Directly Impacted Faith Voices

Funding to help equip Prison Fellowship's returning citizens and current Justice Ambassadors in becoming effective advocates.

By Prison Fellowship
March 1, 2022
Justice Ambassador | Justice Reform
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A Never-Ending Punishment: The Challenges of Living on Community Supervision

Jon Kelly is walking on eggshells. “What’s the point of freeing men and women if we restrict them so much that they can’t be productive?”

By Emily Andrews
February 17, 2022
Illinois | Justice Reform | Probation and Parole | The Justice Chronicles
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Criminal Justice Reform Achievements

Prison Fellowship’s justice advocates and justice ambassadors continue to make a difference in our nation.

By Prison Fellowship
January 20, 2022
Criminal Justice Reform | Oklahoma | Tennessee | Texas | Virginia
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Virginia, Let’s Work Together on Criminal Justice Reform

The Commonwealth’s 2022 Legislative Session has a unique opportunity for bipartisanship in criminal justice reform.

By Angela Inglett
January 19, 2022
Justice Reform | Occupational Licensing | Virginia | Voting Rights
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Angel Tree Parent Days Inspire Incarcerated Moms and Dads

Parents in prison learn Prison Fellowship Angel Tree encompasses so much more than Christmas gifts.

By Joanna Breault
January 19, 2022
Angel Tree Parent Day
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The Deep Divide of Racism in Prison [Video]

Former prisoner Kevin Bruno shares how racism, ignorance, and a lack of compassion can contribute to a violent culture behind bars.

By Prison Fellowship
January 14, 2022
Carol S. Vance Unit | Texas | Video | Who is My Neighbor?
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Justice Ambassador Sheena Beasley to Receive Colson Award

Greensboro Native and Almond Connection founder Sheena Beasley to receive 2021 Charles Colson Advocate of Hope Award.

By Prison Fellowship
January 14, 2022
Advocate of Hope | Charles Colson Hope Awards | North Carolina
Real God Moments Ministry and Advocacy
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Real ‘God Moments’: How Ministry and Advocacy Go Hand in Hand

From the halls of prison to the halls of government, Marlys has seen many sides of the criminal justice system. Now, she’s taking her advocacy to the next level.

By Marlys Fruhling
December 14, 2021
Iowa | Justice Ambassador | Justice Reform | Outrageous Justice
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