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PRISON FELLOWSHIP: Reentry

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Second Chances After Incarceration: FWD.us Weighs In

When barriers to safety and success for people with a criminal record are removed, everyone stands to benefit. FWD.us Program Specialist Jarrell Allen—who spent 33 years behind bars—knows this firsthand.

By Joanna Breault
April 26, 2024
Reentry | Second Chance Month
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Second Chances After Incarceration: The Just Trust Weighs In

Safer communities and flourishing citizens require conversations about the importance of second chances. A conversation with The Just Trust Founder and CEO Ana Zamora.

By Joanna Breault
April 17, 2024
Reentry | Second Chance Month | The Just Trust
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But How Can We Help? Q&A With a Business Leader

Harley Blakeman, CEO and founder of HonestJobs, shares how businesses can support second chances and create safer communities.

By Lexi Aggen
April 26, 2023
Reentry | Second Chance Month
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But How Can We Help? Q&A With A Prison Ministry Pastor

A prison ministry pastor shares his heart for giving men and women the second chances they need to adapt to life after prison.

By Lou Haviland
April 19, 2023
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But How Can We Help? Q&A With a Reentry Specialist

Reentry specialist Aaron Oda explains the barriers faced by men and women returning from prison—and gives tips on how a supportive community can help.

By Joanna Breault
April 6, 2023
Reentry | Second Chance Month
Prison Fellowship’s Statement on Biden Administration’s clemency grants and reentry initiatives
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Prison Fellowship’s Statement on Biden Administration’s clemency grants and reentry initiatives

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Prison Fellowship®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after the Biden administration’s announcement of 75 commutations and a set of twenty policy initiatives to promote access to economic opportunity for men and women who have left prison.

By Prison Fellowship
April 26, 2022
Biden Administration | Reentry
Can My Church Minister to Returning Citizens
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Can My Church Minister to Returning Citizens?

Faithful Christian communities are pivotal places for second chances. Join the conversation to find out how you can serve returning citizens.

By Emily Harris Greene
April 6, 2022
Reentry | Second Chance Month | Second Chance Sunday
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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 | COVID-19 Stories | Prison Fellowship Academy | Reentry
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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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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 Resources | Reentry
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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
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
Celebrate Recovery | Reentry
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Serving Time and Serving God

'This is a glimpse of God's story—God's transforming power through organizations like Prison Fellowship.'

By Emily Andrews
March 25, 2019
Angel Tree | Angel Tree Sports Clinic | Reentry | Second Chances
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Three Resources Every Returning Citizen Needs

Every year, hundreds of thousands of prisoners are released and return to society, and they need a second chance. The Church should be a place where they can easily find support and encouragement.

By Emily Harris Greene
April 24, 2018
Church | employment | Reentry | Resources | Second Chance Hiring | Second Chance Month
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Rob’s Battle to Conquer Addiction and Find His Place

"I had people promise me the moon, and as soon as they found out I had a felony, it was over."

By Emily Andrews
April 23, 2018
Reentry | Second Chances
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