Reentry can be difficult, but Joseff isn't giving up just yet.
May 2, 2018
Written by Emily Greene
Every year, hundreds of thousands of prisoners are released and return to society, and they need a second chance. The Church should be a place where they can easily find support and encouragement.
April 24, 2018
Written by Emily Greene
How do you find a job when you have a criminal record?
August 3, 2017
Written by Emily Greene
Does prison really ensure justice and maintain public safety? What is the relationship between incarceration and the economy in America?
July 27, 2017
Written by Emily Greene
Your incarcerated loved one is getting out of prison. This is what you've been waiting for. This is why you've run for second chances, signed petitions, and shared your family's story.
So how do you prepare for your loved one's reentry?
May 3, 2017
Written by Prison Fellowship
For many returning citizens, punishment does not end when they leave prison. Finding work becomes a daunting task and often an insurmountable barrier. Yet according to criminologists, work can be the critical difference between restoration and recidivism.
April 20, 2017
Written by Francesca Flood
Welcome to Second Chance Month! Prison Fellowship® and our diverse group of partner organizations are raising awareness this month of the hardships former prisoners face upon their return to society. Will you join us?
SECOND CHANCE MONTH: A NATIONAL MOVEMENTCasey Irwin is interviewed about her experiences with collateral consequences.
April 4, 2017
Written by Emily Greene
A single question on a job application can disrupt a returning citizen's future: Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
March 8, 2017
Written by Janna Raudenbush
Zane Tankel knows what it means to have a second chance.
The now-75 year old remembers growing up in a tough neighborhood in Patterson, New Jersey. A self-described “tough guy,” Tankel regularly skipped school, learning to fight, steal, and intimidate. “I went away for a little while as a kid,” he admits.
September 12, 2016
Written by Steve Rempe
A new initiative in Iowa is encouraging employers to consider hiring men and women with criminal records, highlighting the positive impact such hires can have for businesses and for their communities.
The United States Attorney’s Office will be presenting a series of three workshops across northern Iowa to help assist former prisoners to find and keep employment.
July 27, 2016
Written by Steve Rempe