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Prison Fellowship and CrossWalk Center Offer Hope in Reentry

Prison Fellowship and CrossWalk Center are partnering to place Houston-area Academy graduates in living-wage careers.

By Alyson R. Quinn
January 13, 2021
Reentry | Second Chance Employment | Second Chances
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Defeating Doubt, Creating Change: How The Prison Fellowship Academy Prepares Returning Citizens for a New World

“I want so bad to help in the same way that I was helped.” Reentry can bring a whole new set of problems for returning citizens. Prison Fellowship Academy provides prisoners with the tools they need for reentry.

By Emily Harris Greene
December 8, 2020
Bibles for Prisoners | COVID-19 | Reentry
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How can Parole and Credit Policies Reduce Recidivism?

Parole and credit policies can ensure proportional punishment is served while also offering an active and intentional pathway to redemption.

By Prison Fellowship
December 7, 2020
Parole | Reentry | The Justice Chronicles
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New Partnership with The Salvation Army Opens Doors to Reentry Centers

Prison Fellowship’s partners with The Salvation Army and their Adult Rehabilitation Center residential program to benefit Califronia's returning citizens.

By Prison Fellowship
October 22, 2020
California | Reentry | Second Chance Month | The Salvation Army
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What Is Second Chance Month?

Check out how America has come together over the past two years to support those effected by crime and incarceration.

By Emily Andrews
March 30, 2020
Reentry | Second Chance | Second Chance Month
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3 Things to Do Before A Loved One’s Release Date from Prison

Make sure you and your loved one are ready for what's next with these three things to do before a prisoner's release date.

By Prison Fellowship
February 25, 2020
Inside Journal | Reentry
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5 Tips for Colleges Welcoming Returning Citizens

Returning citizens face numerous barriers to education. Karen Swanson, director of the Billy Graham Center’s Institute for Prison Ministries at Wheaton College, has five tips for colleges and universities that want to welcome former prisoners.

By Grayson Pope
July 4, 2019
education | Reentry | Second Chances
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When Mom Goes to Prison

When Cassie was incarcerated for four years, her children were just 4 years and 11 months old. Knowing their pain from experiencing her own father’s incarceration made it almost too much for Cassie to bear. But she made the most of their time apart. Now she’s reunited with her children and making up for lost time.

By Grayson Pope
May 7, 2019
Angel Tree | Family | Prison Fellowship Academy | Reentry
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Serena’s Story: Letting Go and Making Room

From an abusive childhood to a life in and out of prison. Serena Steenholdt felt like her life was spiraling out of control until she found God and reconnected with her children... “God is so much bigger than I ever thought.”

By Emily Andrews
May 1, 2019
Angel Tree | Celebrate Recovery | Family | Reentry
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Hearts on Fire: How Pillar of Fire Church Is Transforming Lives

  'Through God's faithfulness in our lives, we're allowed to serve Him out here.'

By Emily Harris Greene
April 3, 2019
California | Church | Reentry | Second Chances
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