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PRISON FELLOWSHIP: Criminal Justice Reform

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Prison Fellowship Responds to Inaction on Crack Cocaine Sentencing at Close of the 117th Congress

Prison Fellowship®, the nation's largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after Congress failed to remedy existing inconsistent federal sentencing for crack and powder cocaine crimes.

By Prison Fellowship
December 20, 2022
Criminal Justice Reform | Equal Act
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Criminal Justice Reform Achievements

Prison Fellowship® believes seeking justice calls us to champion justice that restores both for individuals and for entire systems that have been broken. That’s why we advocate for a criminal justice system that prioritizes fairness, community safety, and rehabilitation.

By Prison Fellowship
December 16, 2022
Criminal Justice Reform | Michigan | Ohio | Oklahoma | Tennessee | Virginia
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Criminal Justice Reform Achievements

Prison Fellowship’s justice advocates and justice ambassadors continue to make a difference in our nation.

By Prison Fellowship
January 20, 2022
Criminal Justice Reform | Oklahoma | Tennessee | Texas | Virginia
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Practicing Christians on Policing, Sentencing, and Other Issues

Criminal justice issues such as policing and sentencing have been hot topics nationally over the last couple of years. Where do American Christians stand on these issues and others?

By Emily Harris Greene & Prison Fellowship
November 3, 2021
Barna Group | Criminal Justice Reform
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Prison Fellowship Applauds House Passage of the Equal Act

Prison Fellowship applauds the House of Representatives for passing the bipartisan EQUAL Act, addressing the crack powder cocaine disparity in sentencing.

By Prison Fellowship
September 30, 2021
Criminal Justice Reform | Equal Act | The Drug Report
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Prison Fellowship Responds to Alarming Increase of Homicide Rate in 2020 FBI Report

Prison Fellowship Issues Statements Regarding FBI Report Citing the Largest Single Year Increase in Homicide Crimes, Despite Decrease in Overall Crime Rate by 5 Percent from 2019

By Prison Fellowship
September 28, 2021
Criminal Justice Reform | FBI
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Prison Fellowship Applauds the Passage of Two Criminal Justice Reform Bills in Tennessee

The “Alternatives to Incarceration Act” and the “Re-entry Success Act” are now headed to Governor Lee’s desk for signature.

By Prison Fellowship
April 29, 2021
Criminal Justice Reform | Tennessee
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Evangelical Christians Must Take Action to Love Thy Neighbor

Extending grace can be a powerful public witness for Evangelicals today.

By Heather Rice-Minus
March 11, 2021
Criminal Justice Reform | Racial Inequality | Second Chance Month
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Virtual Reporters Roundtable to Focus on Crack/Powder Cocaine Disparities on Tuesday

Panelists named to discuss the crack vs. powder cocaine disparities during virtual reporters roundtable next Tuesday.

By Prison Fellowship
March 4, 2021
Criminal Justice Reform | Equal Act | FAMM | Washington D.C.
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#EndTheDisparity Virtual Reporters Roundtable Scheduled Following Lobby Week

Prison fellowship is partnering with FAMM to discuss the crack vs. powder cocaine disparities during virtual reporters roundtable next Tuesday.

By Prison Fellowship
March 2, 2021
Criminal Justice Reform | Equal Act | FAMM | Washington D.C.
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Faith Groups Urge Tennessee Lawmakers to Address Criminal Justice Issues This Session

Tennessee faith leaders send joint letter to members of the general assembly In support of criminal justice reform.

By Prison Fellowship
March 2, 2021
Criminal Justice Reform | Tennessee
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Prison Fellowship’s Statement on Joe Biden-Kamala Harris Election Victory

Prison Fellowship leadership urges new administration to advance policies helping men and women impacted by crime and incarceration become productive returning citizens.

By Prison Fellowship
November 17, 2020
Biden Administration | Criminal Justice Reform | Obama Administration | Trump Administration
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In A Cell Until Proven Guilty: The Problems with Pretrial Detention

We believe our current method of determining pretrial detention through monetary bail can be replaced with more just, evidence-based approaches.

By Grayson Pope
September 17, 2020
Criminal Justice Reform | Pretrial
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Faith Groups Urge Michigan Lawmakers to Address Criminal Justice Issues this Session

Prison Fellowship is joining with other faith leaders in Michigan in supporting criminal justice reform.

By Prison Fellowship
September 9, 2020
Criminal Justice Reform | Michigan
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Help Michigan Citizens Languishing in Pretrial Limbo

Half of Michigan’s jailed population—some 8,000 people—are awaiting trial. Many of them don’t need to be incarcerated. Tell lawmakers you support pretrial reform.

By Grayson Pope
September 3, 2020
Criminal Justice Reform | Michigan
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