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How a Passion for Crime Turned into a Heart for the Lost

  Brandon was on fire for crime, until a robbery put him behind bars. In prison, he would search for truth and meaning for his life. But would he find it?

By Emily Harris Greene
February 28, 2018
crime | education | In-Prison Ministry | Insider | Juvenile Justice | Mentoring | Prison Fellowship Insider | religion in Prison | Youth Justice
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Shop and Give with Amazon Smile

Purchasing gifts for your friends and family this season? Did you know you can also give to Prison Fellowship through Amazon Smile at no extra cost to you?

By Rebekah L. Stratton
November 20, 2017
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Can Trees Help Reduce Incarceration?

There are few scenes quite as serene and peaceful as an expanse of green grass, shaded by a stately oak tree. The bucolic imagery has the ability to calm and comfort, transporting people from their everyday struggles, if only for a few fleeting moments.

By Steve Rempe
September 27, 2016
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Basement Startup Gives Former Prisoners a Second Chance

Shine Adams is employing those society deems "unemployable" and giving them a hope for a new future.

By Rebekah L. Stratton
July 2, 2015
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Wednesday Nights

Please pray that Steve will continue to live his life for Jesus, and that God will give him many more opportunities to point others who are still in prison to the hope that he’s found.

By Prison Fellowship
April 1, 2015
Chuck Colson | crime | IFI | incarceration | innerchange freedom | Prison | Prison Fellowship | prison ministry | prisoner | program | Reentry
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Do You Believe?

With an emotionally gripping end, Do You Believe? will have you rejoicing at the boundless power of the Cross.

By Rebekah L. Stratton
February 5, 2015
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Illinois Gives Young People a Second Chance

Chicago lawmakers have decided it's time to take a fresh approach to counteracting all the gun violence and overflowing jails in their city. And this fresh approach starts with the young people.

By Rebekah L. Stratton
July 25, 2014
Chicago | crime | expungement | incarceration | juvenile | minor arrest | Prison | Prison Fellowship | Second Chances

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