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Heroes Act Passes House as COVID-19 Impact on Justice System Grows

Heroes Act includes additional funding for reentry, COVID-19 response, and allows entrepreneurs with a criminal past access to the Paycheck Protection Program.

By Prison Fellowship
October 2, 2020
COVID-19 | COVID-19 News
Police and Justice Reform
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Faith Groups Urge Michigan Lawmakers to Address Criminal Justice Issues this Session

Prison Fellowship is joining with other faith leaders in Michigan in supporting criminal justice reform.

By Prison Fellowship
September 9, 2020
Criminal Justice Reform | Michigan
Lecrae
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Multi Grammy-winning Artist Lecrae to Perform at St. Clair Prison in Alabama

New Prison Fellowship partnership with platinum selling artist Lecrae opens door to first prison event since COVID-19 pandemic began at St. Clair prison in Springville, AL.

By Prison Fellowship
September 4, 2020
Alabama | Lecrae
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New Coalition of Christian Groups Announce The “Prayer & Action Justice Initiative” To Advocate For Reform

A diverse coalition of Christian organizations, pastors, and leaders today announced the Prayer & Action Justice Initiative, a nationwide effort to advocate for racial justice and nonpartisan police reforms across America.

By Prison Fellowship
August 19, 2020
Police and Justice Reform
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Prison Fellowship to Lawmakers: Act Now on Police and Justice Reform

In the wake of nationwide protests in the United States and around the world, Prison Fellowship calls on lawmakers to ‘be a voice for our brothers and sisters of color’ and pass reform legislation.

By Prison Fellowship
June 25, 2020
Criminal Justice Reform
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New Partnership Promotes Prison Family Connections on Father’s Day

Prison Fellowship, Flikshop, and Stand Together partner to provide messages of love and support from friends and family members.

By Prison Fellowship
June 15, 2020
Father's Day | Prison Fellowship
Paycheck Protection Program Second Chance Act
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Senators Stand Up for Entrepreneurs with Criminal Record During Pandemic

Senators Portman and Cardin introduce legislation to remove penalties from business owners with criminal records during the pandemic.

By Prison Fellowship
June 4, 2020
COVID-19 | COVID-19 News
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Prison Fellowship’s Statement on Federal Prison Lockdown During Protests

Federal prisons under national lockdown as protests continue after the death of George Floyd

By Prison Fellowship
June 2, 2020
COVID-19 | COVID-19 News | George Floyd | Who is My Neighbor?
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Prison Fellowship Urges Senate to Include Key Priorities in ‘Phase Four’ Bill

Prison Fellowship’s policy team releases interactive map of COVID-19’s impact on state and federal prisons across the United States.

By Prison Fellowship
May 22, 2020
COVID-19 | COVID-19 News
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House Passes HEROES Act That Includes Key Prison Fellowship Priorities

Prison Fellowship’s policy team releases interactive map of COVID-19’s impact on state and federal prisons across the United States.

By Prison Fellowship
May 18, 2020
COVID-19 | COVID-19 News | The CARES Act
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‘Live’ Map of COVID-19 Impact on Prisons by State Released to Media

Prison Fellowship’s policy team releases interactive map of COVID-19’s impact on state and federal prisons across the United States.

By Prison Fellowship
May 14, 2020
COVID-19 | COVID-19 News | COVID-19 Resources | Second Chance Month | The CARES Act
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Prison Fellowship Partners with ICPA to Honor Correctional Staff

Prison Fellowship joins International Corrections and Prison Association in applauding correctional staff during coronavirus pandemic.

By Prison Fellowship
May 13, 2020
COVID-19 | COVID-19 News
payment protection program ppp
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Prison Fellowship Praises Sen. Portman for Standing Up for Entrepreneurs with Criminal Records During Pandemic

Sen. Portman urges SBA not to penalize business owners with criminal records during pandemic.

By Prison Fellowship
May 1, 2020
COVID-19 | COVID-19 News | Second Chance Month | The CARES Act
pell grants, devos
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Prison Fellowship Praises Secretary DeVos’ Expansion of Higher Education in Prison

Prison Fellowship celebrates expansion of Second Chance Pell sites while urging Congress to make the program permanent.

By Prison Fellowship
April 24, 2020
Pell grant | Second Chance Month | Trump Administration
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Faith Leaders Urge Removal of Restriction Preventing Second Chance Business Owners from Accessing the Paycheck Protection Program

The Paycheck Protection Program Increase Act fails to correct restriction preventing access to relief for business owners with criminal records.

By Prison Fellowship
April 22, 2020
Second Chance Month | The CARES Act
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