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PRISON FELLOWSHIP: FIRST STEP Act

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Remembering Bishop Harry R. Jackson Jr.: A Passion for The Prisoner

Prison Fellowship remembers Bishop Harry R. Jackson Jr., a heavyweight in the fight for criminal justice reform and a long-serving member of our board of directors.

By Prison Fellowship
November 23, 2020
FIRST STEP Act | Justice Reform | Maryland | The Justice Declaration
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Implementing the First Step Act: Where Are We Now?

The United States has made progress implementing the FIRST STEP Act, but there is still work to be done.

By David Jimenez
December 11, 2019
FIRST STEP Act | Justice Reform
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Reps. Doug Collins and Hakeem Jeffries Presented with Colson Advocate Award

Reps. Doug Collins, R-Ga., and Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., were presented with 2019 Charles Colson Advocate of Hope Award on December 9, 2019.

By Prison Fellowship
December 10, 2019
Charles Colson Hope Awards | FIRST STEP Act
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Bolder Steps Needed: What Are America’s Next Steps in Criminal Justice Reform?

Matthew Charles was one of the first prisoners released after the passage of the FIRST STEP Act. Prison Fellowship editor Maria Mallory White recently spoke with Matthew about what life has been like since his release, and what he believes are America’s next steps in criminal justice reform.

By Prison Fellowship
August 27, 2019
Criminal Justice Reform | FIRST STEP Act | Matthew Charles
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The Faith of Matthew Charles: The Incredible Story of a Prisoner Who Garnered a Nation’s Support

Matthew Charles had been out of prison for almost a year when the Court of Appeals ordered that he return to prison to serve out the rest of his original 35-year sentence. His story caught the nation’s attention, with hundreds demanding his release. Read on to discover the incredible story of Matthew’s journey.

By Prison Fellowship
August 26, 2019
FIRST STEP Act | Justice Reform | Matthew Charles
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Justice Advanced: Hundreds of Prisoners Return Home

Federal Bureau of Prisons scheduled to set free 3,100 prisoners on Friday, July 22, 2019, as a result of the FIRST STEP Act.

By Prison Fellowship
July 19, 2019
FIRST STEP Act | Justice Reform
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With Barr’s Nomination, Does Justice Reform Hang in the Balance?

Who is President Trump's nominee for attorney general, and how will the FIRST STEP Act fare under his leadership? Prison Fellowship's Craig DeRoche reflects on what's next for justice reform in America.

By Craig DeRoche
January 17, 2019
FIRST STEP Act | Trump Administration | William Barr
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What is the FIRST STEP Act?

The FIRST STEP Act is now law, but how will it affect America’s incarcerated? And what are our next steps?

By Emily Harris Greene
January 8, 2019
earned time credit | FIRST STEP Act | in-prison program | Incarcerated Women | Prison Reform | recidivism | Second Chances | Sentencing Reform
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‘Our Christmas Miracle’: FIRST STEP Act Becomes Law

'OUR CHRISTMAS MIRACLE'

President Trump Signs the FIRST STEP Act into Law, Ushering in a New Era of Criminal Justice Reform

by Emily Greene

"My house is too quiet," Beth Strong says. "I struggle to make ends meet. Every weekend, I travel several hours each way to see my husband during visitation hours.

By Emily Harris Greene
December 21, 2018
Criminal Justice Reform | FIRST STEP Act | Prison Reform | Sentencing Reform | Trump Administration
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President Trump Signs FIRST STEP Act Legislation-“Makes America Safer”

Prison Fellowship applauds President Donald J. Trump for signing the FIRST STEP Act into law.

By Prison Fellowship
December 21, 2018
Criminal Justice Reform | FIRST STEP Act | Justice Reform | Prison Reform | Trump Administration
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Prison Fellowship Praises Senate for Paving Way for FIRST STEP Act House Passage

Prison Fellowship applauds the U.S. Senate for clearing the final hurdle for passage of the FIRST STEP Act in the House of Representatives. Media conference call to be held on Wednesday.

By Prison Fellowship
December 18, 2018
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Prison Fellowship Releases State Legislator FIRST STEP Act Support Letter

Prison Fellowship releases state legislator letter as bipartisan prison reform legislation the FIRST STEP Act Support Letter heads to the Senate.

By Prison Fellowship
December 17, 2018
Criminal Justice Reform | FIRST STEP Act | Prison Reform
Prison Fellowship Responds to Agreement on FIRST STEP Act Language
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Prison Fellowship Responds to Agreement on FIRST STEP Act Language

Prison Fellowship applauds the Trump Administration and the U.S. Senate on reaching an agreement on the FIRST STEP Act.

By Prison Fellowship
November 15, 2018
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Act Now for Prison Reform!

The time for prison reform is now.

By Prison Fellowship
June 20, 2018
FIRST STEP Act | Prison Fellowship | Prison Reform
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Act Today and Help Build a Better Criminal Justice System

In-prison educational programs are an effective part of the reentry process, reducing a participant's chance of returning to prison by 43 percent. Even so, Many federal prisons do not have sufficient programming.

By Prison Fellowship
May 16, 2018
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