Martha Ackerman and Stephanie Segel are bringing community and peace to prisons through a restorative art program called Create: New Beginnings.
November 19, 2018
Written by Stacia Ray
Darcy Jo knew how to hold a grudge. She struggled with forgiveness. and would rather end a friendship than confront her bitterness. So what changed?
February 5, 2018
Written by Women of Shakopee
Meri reflects on how her former loyalties and desires led her down a journey of despair. But today she's on a journey of restoration.
February 1, 2018
Written by Women of Shakopee
Susan trusted herself over God, and it led her to a life of crime and incarceration. In this letter, she writes to her younger self what she has learned over the years.
January 25, 2018
Written by Women of Shakopee
Kelly from Shakopee shares how she deals with loneliness while serving her prison sentence.
November 14, 2017
Written by Women of Shakopee
Emily is leaving Shakopee for the world outside, and it's a lot to process.
October 9, 2017
Written by Women of Shakopee
"I live a simple life now, but I have an overflowing joy that puts a smile on my face."
September 26, 2017
Written by Women of Shakopee
"I may not understand the purpose for this right now, but I can trust Him with my health and life."
June 12, 2017
Written by Women of Shakopee
I am not proud about coming to prison and the time I've spent away from my only son, but God needed to save me from the life I was living or I wouldn't have been a mother much longer.
May 12, 2017
Written by Women of Shakopee
My name is Angelina, and I have complete freedom, even though I am in prison at Shakopee.
April 21, 2017
Written by Women of Shakopee