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Justice Reform Resources

Crime affects everyone. With nearly one in three adults in the United States having some sort of criminal conviction, odds are you know somebody who has been convicted of a crime, or suffered as a result of someone else's offense. And we all are paying more and more to lock men and women up for their offenses. Yet, with all the emphasis on incarceration, recidivism rates remain extremely high, as those who eventually leave prison struggle to reintegrate into society.

Prison Fellowship seeks to change our criminal justice system at every level so that it respects the inherent dignity of every person. We promote policies that help to create safer communities, that respect those who have been harmed by crime, and that bring about true transformation in the lives of those who have been responsible for crime.


FEATURED RESOURCES

FEDERAL CRACK COCAINE DISPARITY "MYTH-BUSTER"

This “myth-buster” document from Prison Fellowship seeks to offer clear answers to misconceptions about crack cocaine and crack cocaine crimes may emerge.

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WHAT IS GOD'S VISION FOR JUSTICE?

God calls His people to seek justice. But given the complexities of our criminal justice system, how can followers of Jesus have a clear understanding of criminal justice issues and take action to promote peace and restoration?

To that end, Prison Fellowship is excited to release the Outrageous Justice small-group curriculum, designed to awaken Christians to the need for justice that restores.

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THE DRUG REPORT: A REVIEW OF AMERICA'S DISPARATE POSSESSION PENALTIES

The report analyzes the variation in penalties for possession of marijuana, heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl under state and federal laws. Detailed case studies for each drug demonstrate disparities in how each drug is categorized and penalized. The report features ways that some states are creatively responding to drug possession through alternatives to incarceration.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

CHRISTIANS' ATTITUDES REGARDING CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM

Read the 2021 summary of Prison Fellowship’s proprietary research on Christians’ attitudes regarding criminal justice reform.

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Read the 2019 summary of Prison Fellowship’s proprietary research on Christians’ attitudes regarding criminal justice reform.

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Read the 2017 summary of Prison Fellowship’s proprietary research on Christians’ attitudes regarding criminal justice reform.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE ISSUES

Informative overviews about major criminal justice topics, including Prison Fellowship's position on each issue and relevant advocacy accomplishments. Under some topics, you will also find links to more in-depth Prison Fellowship resources, such as briefs, white papers, and testimony.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRENDS

Read Prison Fellowship's general primer on criminal justice issues, featuring statistics and suggested legislation guidelines.

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Criminal Justice Trends

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Policing
  • Policing
Pretrial
  • Pretrial Detention: Bail and Bond
  • The Right to Defense Counsel
Sentencing
  • Drug Crime
  • How America’s Affinity for Incarceration Has Impacted Our Economy
  • Property Crime
  • Overcriminalization: Big Government and Criminal Justice
  • Wrongful Convictions
  • The Death Penalty
Conditions of Incarceration
  • Higher Education in Prison
  • Solitary Confinement
  • Prison Visitation
Release
  • Earned Time Credit
  • Incentivizing Rehabilitation through Release: Parole and Credit Policies
Community Corrections
  • Probation and Parole
Collateral Consequences
  • Voting Rights
  • Collateral Consequences and Reentry Needs
  • Occupational Licensing
Juvenile Justice
  • Juvenile Justice

ADVOCATE TRAINING RESOURCES

If you share Prison Fellowship’s vision for justice that restores, you can deepen your engagement as an advocate using these resources designed to equip you to spread the word in your community and to influence your elected officials.

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STATE BY STATE RESOURCES

A new resource recently published by The Council of State Governments offers a web-based resource which provides data, resources, and strategies to improve justice reform in all 50 states.

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WHY CHRISTIANS SHOULD ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE THAT RESTORES

Drawing from Biblical examples, former-prisoner-turned-pastor and advocate Quavadis Marshall provides an in-depth look at the Christian case for advocacy.

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DR. RUSSELL MOORE: ENGAGING THE CHURCH IN JUSTICE THAT RESTORES

In his keynote speech for the Justice Declaration Symposium 2019, Dr. Russell Moore shares why it is important for pastors to lead their congregations into prison ministry and justice reform.

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If you share our vision for a justice system that restores all those impacted by crime and incarceration, please join our growing network of advocates by signing the Justice Declaration. Together we can inspire the Church, change the culture, and advance justice reform.

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