God is doing great things for America's incarcerated population and their families. Check out what happened last month and what's coming on this summer!
May 18, 2017
Written by Emily Greene
It looked like a typical 5K, the same as any you might see in cities across America. But for those who ran, the Second Chances 5K meant far more than a brisk run and a medal at the finish line.
April 27, 2017
Written by Jim Forbes
On Tuesday, the United States Senate unanimously passed a resolution declaring April 2017 as "Second Chance Month."
April 26, 2017
Written by Prison Fellowship
At Stillwater Correctional Facility in Minnesota, prisoners gathered together to run for the second chances they hope to have one day.
April 25, 2017
Written by Emily Greene
For many returning citizens, punishment does not end when they leave prison. Finding work becomes a daunting task and often an insurmountable barrier. Yet according to criminologists, work can be the critical difference between restoration and recidivism.
April 20, 2017
Written by Francesca Flood
They came from all walks of life to run for second chances. Athletes, families, and community members joined together in Denver to run the Second Chances 5K as part of Second Chance Month.
April 13, 2017
Written by Emily Greene
Welcome to Second Chance Month! Prison Fellowship® and our diverse group of partner organizations are raising awareness this month of the hardships former prisoners face upon their return to society. Will you join us?
April 4, 2017
Written by Emily Greene
Finding a job after prison can be hard. The weight of a criminal record can make job hunters lack confidence and optimism. Employment is essential, though, to successfully integrating within society. Many times it is also a parole requirement. So how do you find a job when you have a record?
March 30, 2017
Written by Emily Greene
Update 3/31/2017–U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) introduced a resolution that would designate April 2017 as "Second Chance Month."
March 30, 2017
Written by Emily Greene
For many people who have spent time in prison, the most difficult barrier to overcome after release is the reentry into employment. In many instances, employers stop reading an application as soon as they see that someone has a criminal record.
March 23, 2017
Written by Katrina Burlet