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Restorative Approach to Youth Justice Contributes to 60% Drop in Incarceration

Department of Justice reveals significant drop in juvenile incarceration in new report.

By Prison Fellowship
June 12, 2019
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‘Until the Lord Calls Me Home’

"I don't believe that God allowed me to leave prison so that I could kick up my feet and enjoy life. There's a lot of men who have done less than what I've done and are still in prison."

By Emily Harris Greene
April 9, 2018
Chicago | Chicago West Bible Church | Drug Addiction | Drug Dealing | Moody Bible Institute | Philadelphia | Reentry | Second Chance Month | Youth Justice
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How a Passion for Crime Turned into a Heart for the Lost

  Brandon was on fire for crime, until a robbery put him behind bars. In prison, he would search for truth and meaning for his life. But would he find it?

By Emily Harris Greene
February 28, 2018
Youth Justice
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When Youth Go to Prison

  Adam has been in and out of correctional facilities since he was 15 years old. Now almost 21, he’s serving time at Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility. This is what happens when youth go to prison.

By Emily Harris Greene
February 21, 2018
Nebraska | Youth Justice
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We’re Still Growing Up

 : Ever wondered what life is like inside a youth correctional facility? This week's Insider gives you sneak peek into the lives of prisoners like Jordan.

By Emily Harris Greene
January 31, 2018
Nebraska | Youth Justice
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Preparing for What Comes Next

  Nauschkoniwaheegh Hamilton followed his parents' example down a path of drugs and incarceration. Now he's a role model to the youth incarcerated with him.

By Emily Harris Greene
January 23, 2018
Juvenile Justice | Nebraska | Youth Justice
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Let’s Speak Up for Youth Justice Reform!

The United States imprisons more of its people than that of any other nation. And the youth justice system is not immune.

By Emily Harris Greene
October 18, 2017
Alabama | Juvenile Justice | juvenile justice system | Tennessee | Youth Justice
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This September, Let’s Get REAL on Criminal Justice

Read why this September Prison Fellowship is focused on prison alternatives, youth justice, and collateral consequences and how you can help!

By Emily Harris Greene
September 12, 2017
Alternatives to Incarceration | Collateral Consequences | Justice that restores | Raise the Age | REAL Act of 2017 | The Justice Declaration | Youth Justice
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The Juvenile Justice System: Raising Criminals or Champions?

  "I was first introduced to the juvenile justice system when I was 14 years old."

By Emily Harris Greene
March 17, 2017
Virginia | Youth Justice
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How Effective Is Juvenile Detention?

What impact does imprisoning young offenders have on their development and maturation?  A new study by economists Anna Aizer and Joseph J. Doyle, Jr. indicates that juvenile detention is not the deterrent desired by law enforcement officials, but actually increases the odds of recidivism while reducing the possibility that they will graduate from high school.

By Steve Rempe
June 25, 2013
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