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PRISON FELLOWSHIP: Outrageous Justice

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For Such a Time as This: Promoting Justice That Restores

Kelly Simmons' fourth-grade teacher planted a seed in her to serve as an agent of change. Later, becoming a Justice Ambassador was a call she could not ignore.

By Prison Fellowship
June 30, 2023
Justice Ambassador | Outrageous Justice
  • Advocacy & Reentry
Overcoming Evil with Good

From being a victim of crime to working in community corrections, Beth Kuczma knows the challenges of the justice system firsthand—and that’s why she became a Justice Ambassador.

By Prison Fellowship
April 27, 2023
Justice Ambassador | Outrageous Justice
Real God Moments Ministry and Advocacy
  • Advocacy & Reentry
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Real ‘God Moments’: How Ministry and Advocacy Go Hand in Hand

From the halls of prison to the halls of government, Marlys has seen many sides of the criminal justice system. Now, she’s taking her advocacy to the next level.

By Marlys Fruhling
December 14, 2021
Iowa | Justice Ambassador | Justice Reform | Outrageous Justice
  • Advocacy & Reentry
How Searching for Resources During a Crisis Changed Adriana’s Life

When Adriana’s nephew faced serious criminal charges, her family didn’t know how to handle it. Then Adriana began searching for resources and for hope, and she found something that changed her life.

By Emily Andrews
June 16, 2021
Family Resources | Outrageous Justice
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  • Advocacy & Reentry
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Free to Advocate: How Justice Ambassador Robert Taylor Defied the Odds

A state attorney said Robert would never change. But Robert’s story didn’t end in prison, and that surprised everyone—including him.

By Robert Taylor
February 17, 2021
Florida | In Memoriam | Justice Ambassador | Justice Reform | Outrageous Justice
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  • Advocacy & Reentry
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Justice Ambassador Erica on Speaking Up for the Defeated, Deflated, and Discouraged

She witnessed her family and others being torn apart by incarceration. Now Erica is using her voice as a Justice Ambassador to help restore similar lives.

By Erica Averion
November 25, 2020
Florida | Justice Ambassador | Justice Reform | Outrageous Justice
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  • Prison & Prisoners
‘We Can Change Lives Right Now’: A Powerful Story of Reconciliation

Bill and Mitch grew up in the same area, served in the military in Iraq, and worked as first responders. But they’re linked in an even more profound way, and that connection is helping change lives.

By Grayson Pope
October 1, 2020
California | Outrageous Justice | Restoration
inside outrageous justice
  • Advocacy & Reentry
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Why Do We Need Outrageous Justice?

God has called His people to seek justice. But where do we start? Outrageous Justice aims to equip Christians to pursue justice and restoration.

By Prison Fellowship
October 25, 2019
Outrageous Justice
  • Feature Stories
Walking with Victims: How to Respond to National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

As Christians, we have a responsibility to share God’s concern for victims by promoting justice and restoring communities.

By Prison Fellowship
April 9, 2019
National Crime Victim's Rights Week | Outrageous Justice
Outrageous Justice Downloads

Outrageous Justice is a small-group curriculum designed to awaken Christians to the need for justice that restores. Below you will find links to download the companion book (PDF and Kindle versions available) and the study guide (PDF). Click here to access the accompanying videos.

By Prison Fellowship
March 27, 2019
Outrageous Justice
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  • Advocacy & Reentry
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Justice That Listens

At Prison Fellowship, we advocate for justice that restores, including justice that restores victims hurt by crime.

By Prison Fellowship
April 12, 2018
Justice that restores | National Crime Victim's Rights Week | NCVRW 2018 | Office for Victims of Crime | Office of Justice Programs | Outrageous Justice | Survivors | Victims
Outrageous Laws and Justice: Collateral Consequences in America
  • Advocacy & Reentry
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Outrageous Laws and Justice: Collateral Consequences in America

Did you know that in Arkansas it is against the law to mispronounce "Arkansas?" Or that in New Jersey it's illegal for a man to knit during fishing season?

By Emily Harris Greene
February 22, 2017
Collateral Consequences | Colorado | Outrageous Justice | recidivism | Second Chance Month
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Seeking an ‘Outrageous’ Justice

What is the appropriate Christian response to the challenges facing the criminal justice system in the United States? While many Christians know the biblical mandates to “seek justice” and to “remember those in prison,” they are often unsure how to live out those values in real and tangible ways.

By Steve Rempe
August 22, 2016
curriculum | Outrageous Justice | Restoration | Study

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