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The Key to Safer Communities Is Better Prisons

Despite recent reforms, the United States still has the largest prison population in the world. America’s prisons need a culture shift if we’re to see an end to the cycle of crime and incarceration.

By James J. Ackerman
June 27, 2019
In Prison | Prison Fellowship Academy | Warden Exchange
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Seizing Second Chances

Behind bars Alex found God, learned the meaning of community, and gained a greater respect for others. Now he travels the country doing what he loves.

By Grayson Pope
March 11, 2019
In Prison | incarceration | Prison Fellowship Academy | Reentry | The Inspiration Series
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Prisoner B28545: God Provides A Way Out for Fred

"I’m no spiritual giant. I am just a sinner saved by the grace of God."

By Fred Mendrin
March 11, 2019
gang | In Prison | Insider | Prison Fellowship Insider
Prisoner B28545: How a Drug Addict Became a Hardcore Criminal Behind Bars
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Prisoner B28545: How a Drug Addict Became a Hardcore Criminal Behind Bars

When Fred went to prison, he joined a notorious prison gang. His membership came at a price.

By Fred Mendrin
February 25, 2019
gang | In Prison | Insider | Prison Fellowship Insider
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‘The Professor’ Goes to Prison with Prison Fellowship

He's the viral video basketball king on social media—but in prison, he's just another guy on the yard.

By Emily Andrews
January 21, 2019
#GoesToPrison | In Prison | Prison Fellowship Academy | The Professor | Video
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Inside Virginia’s First Prison Fellowship Academy Graduation

Celebrate the first Prison Fellowship Academy graduation with the men from cellblock 350B.

By Grayson Pope
January 14, 2019
In Prison | Prison Fellowship Academy | Second Chances | Virginia
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Viewpoints: A Conversation About Respect

"I did my time at Louisiana State Penitentiary, otherwise known as Angola or 'The Farm.' I had to learn how to have the respect of both staff and my fellow inmates to make the most of my sentence."

By Stacia Ray
September 18, 2018
Corrections Officer | In Prison | prisoner | respect
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Conflict: What’s Your Piece of the Pie?

Conflict resolution is hard for everyone but everything is harder behind bars. These are some of the best ways to deal with conflict in your life.

By Danielle Arnold
August 14, 2018
conflict | In Prison | Inside Journal
Blair found out who she was in Christ while she was incarcerated.
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Discovering an Identity of Her Own

Blair was so busy taking care of everyone else she couldn't take care of herself.

By Prison Fellowship
July 11, 2018
In Prison | Incarcerated Mom | Incarcerated Women | Insider
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Women of Impact Walking in Freedom

Prison Fellowship Academy graduate Darcy shares her testimony and the calling God has on her life as a woman of impact walking in freedom.

By Women of Shakopee
March 12, 2018
In Prison | Minnesota Correctional Facility–Shakopee | Prison Fellowship Academy
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