PRISON FELLOWSHIP: Second Chance Reauthorization Act

County Music Singer Looking to ‘Captivate’ a New Audience in His Own Way
County Music Singer Looking to ‘Captivate’ a New Audience in His Own Way

Country music has a long and unique relationship with the corrections system. Several of the genre’s biggest stars served prison sentences, and have written some of their most familiar songs about their time behind bars. Legendary albums have been recorded in unique settings such as San Quentin, Folsom Prison, and Angola.

By Steve Rempe
October 13, 2016
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Sharing Sentences on the Outside

Kate Boccia knows what it’s like to struggle with a loved one behind bars. When her son, Daniel, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars for armed robbery, she experienced all the emotional and financial struggles that come with having an incarcerated family member.

By Steve Rempe
June 24, 2016
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Providing Second Chances

There are many hurdles facing the men and women returning to society from a period of incarceration.  For some, there are ongoing struggles with addiction that must be addressed in order to avoid a return to prison.  For others, there is a need to learn skills or trades that will help them become productive, contributing members of society.  

By Steve Rempe
December 17, 2015
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