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Jesus Loves You . . . This I know

For the first time in years, Eddie whispered, “God, please don’t let me die.” Something profound happened. That whisper for intervention moved Eddie from being a hardened crook on one side of the cross to the other side, just as the criminal long ago cried out: “Today, remember me in paradise.”

By Craig Gross and Jason Harper
January 3, 2010
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Mentoring: Building Relationships, Not Fixing Problems

 

What makes an effective mentoring relationship?

A 2001 research study by the National Resilience Resource Center, University of Minnesota1, includes some important revelations that can help guide volunteers who mentor prisoners, ex-prisoners, and children of prisoners.

The study investigated the mentoring practices of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, the oldest and one of the most reputable mentoring programs for adolescents.

By Frontlines Staff
January 3, 2010
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Pat Nolan: When Prisoners Return

Soon after Pat Nolan was released from a California State Prison, he found himself seated at a deli with some friends. Nolan, a 15-year veteran of the California State Assembly, and four-time Republican Assembly leader, had served 25 months after being targeted for a campaign contribution he received as part of an FBI sting.

By Frontlines Staff
January 3, 2010
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Special Angel Tree Edition of Tanked! Available

Special Angel Tree® Edition of Tanked! Available

In the span of one year, William H. “Tank” Black went from setting the record for having the most first-round picks in the NFL draft represented by a single agent, to sitting behind bars on accusations of stealing from his clients, money-laundering, securities fraud, and illegally paying money to college players to win their business.

By jtan
January 2, 2010
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Prison Primers

 

Prison Primers

Learn about prison culture from those who have been there.

Reads Born Again (1976), Chuck Colson How former Watergate crook found Christ and founded Prison Fellowship.

 

From Addict to Disciple (2005), David Hain A short book about shaking addiction God’s way.

By jtan
January 2, 2010
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With Ears to Hear

 

With Ears to Hear

It was a few weeks after Christmas 2007, and 28-year-old Josh Coover sat in his 1995 Subaru outside the Navy Yard Metrorail stop in southeast Washington, D.C. The rain pounded against his windshield.

6:00 p.m.

They’re not going to remember, Josh told himself.

By Zoe Sandvig
January 2, 2010
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My Son, John

Last month we heard from Carol Kent about her remarkable journey to find hope and joy after relinquishing her son to the Florida prison system. This month we journey with novelist Kathi Macias, who, in poignant rawness, explores another mother’s pilgrimage to come to grips with the inextricable link between her mother’s murder and her son’s incarceration.

By Kathi Macias
January 1, 2010
Inside-Out | Kathi Macias | My Son John
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Volunteer Prison Visits

If you’re not “in the know,” you could get off on the wrong foot with prisoners or prison officials. Following these do’s and don’ts will help extend your welcome in prison.

Entering a prison as a volunteer can be an intimidating experience.

By Frontlines Staff
December 3, 2009
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Frontlines Help Desk

You’ve been mentoring a prisoner, with good results. And then your worst fear happens—you hear he’s committed another offense. What do you do now? How do you balance confrontation and support?

By Frontlines Staff
December 3, 2009
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When Murder Hits Home

Speaking as the mother of a convicted murderer, Carol Kent gives volunteers specific tips to help prisoners’ families. For example, three things you can do to help a prisoner’s wife and how you can become a better listener.

At 12:35 a.m.

By Frontlines Staff
November 6, 2009
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Help for the Hidden Victims of Addiction

Most of the men and women behind bars have a history of drug or alcohol abuse. This means that the family members they left behind—and will likely return to—have also been hammered by their loved one’s addiction. If you minister to prisoners’ families, here’s an outstanding resource to help them in their own recovery as they seek to help their loved one.

By Becky Beane
November 6, 2009
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The Inside Life of an Angel Tree Coordinator

What makes people so passionate about helping prisoner's children? How are they making a difference? A peek into the life of a volunteer from Texas provides some answers.

Stephanie Byrd, 35, of Ft. Worth, Texas, first got involved in Angel Tree® when she was a high school senior.

By Frontlines Staff
November 6, 2009
Texas | Volunteers
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Seven Marks of a Prison Volunteer

Drawing upon his decades of experience, we asked Prison Fellowship volunteer Ashton Hardy the top three characteristics he believes are most important for volunteers who want to work effectively with prisoners. He gave us seven!

Unlike most Prison Fellowship volunteers (or staff!),

By Frontlines Staff
November 6, 2009
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Interview: Preparing Criminals for Reentry

Prison Fellowship says the U.S. has done a great job of getting criminals off the street.  What we haven’t done a good job of, says the ministry, is getting criminals ready to come back onto the street.  The president of Prison Fellowship shares with Phil Fleischman about a program that challenges the Church to help former inmates transition back into society.

By Steve Rempe
October 21, 2009
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Reentry Relationships: Getting Inside the Ex-Prisoner’s Head

Before joining the staff of Prison Fellowship in 2007, Patti Tasa was a vibrant volunteer—serving inside prison for three years, then another three years as county coordinator for one of Prison Fellowship’s Aftercare Teams. Her long-standing mentoring relationship with ex-prisoner Tina Huber  has given her valuable experience and insights to share with other mentors.

By Frontlines Staff
October 6, 2009
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