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PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Prison & Prisoners

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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
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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
Prison Fellowship CEO James Ackerman speaking at a prison.
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Derek Made My Day

Prison Fellowship CEO James Ackerman on public speaking, butterflies, and the transformative work of Jesus revealed through Derek at a prison workshop.

By James J. Ackerman
March 13, 2023
Hope Events | James Ackerman
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Helping Fathers Rebuild Relationships With Their Kids

Going to prison removed Reggie from his children’s lives, but Angel Tree has helped him reconnect as a father. Now he's helping other prisoners do the same.

By Amanuel Mengistu
March 8, 2023
Angel Tree | Angel Tree Christmas | Angel Tree Parent Day | Angel Tree Sports Camp
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Former Prisoners Can Become Productive Citizens

Second chances for returning citizens make for safer communities.

By Emily Harris Greene
April 27, 2022
Collateral Consequences | Justice Reform Resources
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Transforming Corrections in America: A Conversation With Kerensa Lockwood

Kerensa Lockwood’s history in the criminal justice arena brought her to Warden Exchange. Now she’s using her background to bring positive change to corrections.

By Emily Andrews
April 26, 2022
Corrections | interview
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Mail Call: Can You Help Me?

This month's mail is from Bryanna, whose incarceration in Washington is about to end. Hear from Bryanna about her concerns for reentry.

By Prison Fellowship
April 19, 2022
Mail Call | Washington
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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
Easter
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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
letters from prison
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Mail Call: May I Have a Bible?

This month's mail is from Barrett, incarcerated in Georgia. Barrett has a common request we hear at Prison Fellowship: the need for a Bible.

By Prison Fellowship
March 8, 2022
Bibles for Prisoners | Georgia | Inside Journal | Mail Call
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Mail Call: Lavished in God’s Love

This month, we share a letter from incarcerated man Isidro. Hear in his own words how God knows what He is doing behind bars.

By Prison Fellowship
February 8, 2022
California | Mail Call
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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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Mail Call: Finding My Way Out of the Darkness

Once a month, we will share letters from incarcerated men and women. Hear in their own words what life is like behind bars.

By Prison Fellowship
January 11, 2022
Inside Journal | Mail Call | Washington
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