PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Second Chances

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.

In this Easter message of second chances and redemption, Prison Fellowship president and CEO James Ackerman looks back at Charles Colson's legacy.

God is patient in giving us second chances—and not just one, but continual second chances.

For 15 years, John Rush has built companies that offer supportive employment for people in need of a second chance. Today as the CEO of CleanTurn, he’s helping formerly incarcerated people thrive in the workplace.

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

Matthew Charles and Emily Colson were two featured speakers at the inaugural Second Chance Month Gala at the historic Watergate Hotel.

"I believe detours exist to lead you toward your ultimate destination."

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

Celebrate the first Prison Fellowship Academy graduation with the men from cellblock 350B.

The FIRST STEP Act is now law, but how will it affect America’s incarcerated? And what are our next steps?