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Restorative Approach to Youth Justice Contributes to 60% Drop in Incarceration

Department of Justice reveals significant drop in juvenile incarceration in new report.

By Prison Fellowship
June 12, 2019
department of justice | Youth Justice
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Introduction of Bipartisan REAL Act Applauded by Prison Fellowship

REAL Act removes barriers to higher education for incarcerated students.

By Prison Fellowship
April 9, 2019
REAL Act
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Second Chance Month Prayer Walk to Take Place Outside White House

Prison Fellowship to host April 6th prayer walk event around the White House for Second Chance Month this Saturday.

By Prison Fellowship
April 3, 2019
Second Chance Month | the road to second chances | Washington D.C. | White House
prison reform Continues to Gain Support from the White House
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White House Proclaims April as Second Chance Month for Second Year

The Second Chance Month proclamation was signed at the White House on Friday.

By Prison Fellowship
March 30, 2019
Second Chance Month | Trump Administration
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Watergate Hotel Gala to Kick Off 2019 Second Chance Month April Events

Matthew Charles and Emily Colson were two featured speakers at the inaugural Second Chance Month Gala at the historic Watergate Hotel.

By Prison Fellowship
March 26, 2019
Charles Colson | Second Chances
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Watergate Hotel Gala to Kick Off 2019 Second Chance Month in April

Historic Watergate revisited for third annual Second Chance Month.

By Prison Fellowship
March 21, 2019
Charles Colson | Second Chances
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Prison Fellowship Applauds NFL Tackle Kenny Clark, Walter Payton Finalist

Former Angel Tree Child and current Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark was a finalist for the Walter Payton Award this year.

By Prison Fellowship
February 4, 2019
Angel Tree | Angel Tree Sports Clinic | Kenny Clark | NFL | Walter Payton Award | Walter Payton Man of the Year Award
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President Trump Signs FIRST STEP Act Legislation-“Makes America Safer”

Prison Fellowship applauds President Donald J. Trump for signing the FIRST STEP Act into law.

By Prison Fellowship
December 21, 2018
Criminal Justice Reform | FIRST STEP Act | Justice Reform | Prison Reform | Trump Administration
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Prison Fellowship Praises Senate for Paving Way for FIRST STEP Act House Passage

Prison Fellowship applauds the U.S. Senate for clearing the final hurdle for passage of the FIRST STEP Act in the House of Representatives. Media conference call to be held on Wednesday.

By Prison Fellowship
December 18, 2018
congress | FIRST STEP Act | Prison Reform | Trump Administration
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Prison Fellowship Releases State Legislator FIRST STEP Act Support Letter

Prison Fellowship releases state legislator letter as bipartisan prison reform legislation the FIRST STEP Act Support Letter heads to the Senate.

By Prison Fellowship
December 17, 2018
Criminal Justice Reform | FIRST STEP Act | Prison Reform
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Justice Advocate Mark Holden to Be Presented with Charles Colson Award

Prison Fellowship will present the Charles Colson Advocate of Hope Award to justice advocate Mark Holden for faithful advocacy for restorative criminal justice reform.

By Prison Fellowship
December 4, 2018
Advocate of Hope | Charles Colson Hope Awards | Koch Industries | Mark Holden
Prison Fellowship Responds to Agreement on FIRST STEP Act Language
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Prison Fellowship Responds to Agreement on FIRST STEP Act Language

Prison Fellowship applauds the Trump Administration and the U.S. Senate on reaching an agreement on the FIRST STEP Act.

By Prison Fellowship
November 15, 2018
Donald Trump | FIRST STEP Act | H.R.5682 | House of Representatives | Prison Reform | Senate | Trump Administration
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‘The Professor’ Hoops Challenge to Nebraska Prison Inmates Surpasses 15 Million Views!

Internet basketball sensation Grayson "The Professor" Boucher takes his basketball skills inside a Nebraska prison to challenge prisoners.

By Prison Fellowship
October 3, 2018
Nebraska | The Professor
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National Radio Program to Feature Angel Tree in Upcoming Segment

Focus on the Family's Adventures in Odyssey to feature Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree program in "Beyond Repair" episode this month!

By Prison Fellowship
October 1, 2018
Angel Tree | Focus on the Family | Radio
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Prison Fellowship Applauds Passage of FIRST STEP Act in U.S. House

"While this legislation is only a first step to advancing criminal justice reform, it is by no means an insignificant step for the men and women languishing behind bars."

By Prison Fellowship
May 22, 2018
Prison Reform | Remove term: House of Representatives House of Representatives
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