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PRISON FELLOWSHIP: Prison Reform

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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
Donald Trump | FIRST STEP Act | H.R.5682 | House of Representatives | Prison Reform | Senate | Trump Administration
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Advocates Cry Out for Justice Reform at D.C. Rally

It was already hot in Washington, D.C., on July 10, but justice advocates turned up the heat on lawmakers. Around 300 demonstrators flocked in from both coasts for the Families for Justice Reform NOW rally, sponsored by Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM), Prison Fellowship®, and others.

By Emily Andrews
July 17, 2018
Justice Rally | Justice Reform NOW | Prison Fellowship | Prison Reform | Rally | Washington D.C.
Prison Fellowship supports the FIRST STEP Act. Show your support today
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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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Prison Fellowship Applauds Passage of FIRST STEP Act in U.S. House

"While this legislation is only a first step to advancing criminal justice reform, it is by no means an insignificant step for the men and women languishing behind bars."

By Prison Fellowship
May 22, 2018
Prison Reform | Remove term: House of Representatives House of Representatives
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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
earned time credit | FIRST STEP Act | Post-Sentencing Needs and Risk Assessment system | Prison Reform | Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) | Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) | Texas
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Vote for the Prison Reform and Redemption Act Delayed

Prison Fellowship's response to today's delay of the Prison Reform and Redemption Act vote.

By Prison Fellowship
April 25, 2018
House of Representatives | Prison Reform | Prison Reform and Redemption Act
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Can Ex-Prisoners Become Productive Members of Society?

The purpose of the Prison Reform and Redemption Act is to provide federal prisons with programming that will not only benefit the lives of prisoners but also reduce our nation's recidivism rate and improve public safety.

By Prison Fellowship
April 10, 2018
earned time credit | Post-Sentencing Needs and Risk Assessment system | Prison Reform | Prison Reform and Redemption Act | Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) | Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)
prison reform Continues to Gain Support from the White House
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Prison Reform Continues to Gain Support from the White House

  This week, members of Prison Fellowship met with White House leaders and others to discuss prison reform, which continues to gain support from the White House.

By Prison Fellowship
February 14, 2018
Grover Norquist | James Ackerman | Prison Reform | Second Chance Month | Second Chances | Trump Administration | White House
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America is Ready for Prison Reform—Will Washington Respond?

  During his first State of the Union address, President Trump declared that former inmates who have served their time deserve a second chance. America is ready for prison reform, but will Washington act?

By Emily Harris Greene
February 5, 2018
Craig DeRoche | Criminal Justice Reforms | Donald Trump | Faith and Freedom Coalition | President Trump | Prison Reform | Second Chance Month | Second Chances | Sentencing Reform | SOTU | State of the Union | Tim Head
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Prison Fellowship to Incoming Attorney General: Support Justice Reform

Prison Fellowship Vice President for Advocacy and Public Policy Craig DeRoche

Yesterday, Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., went before the Senate for his confirmation hearing as Attorney General.

In the past, Sessions expressed skepticism of justice reform. He opposed bipartisan support for expanding rehabilitative programs in federal prison.

By Emily Harris Greene
January 11, 2017
Criminal Justice Reform | Fox News | Jeff Sessions | Justice Reform | Prison Reform | Sen. Jeff Sessions | Trump Administration
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