After a long year of hard work, the women in class 35 of the Academy at Shakopee celebrated their accomplishments—with a little bit of whimsy. The post From Prison Blues to Royal Blue Robes appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more

Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, commends the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Federal Prison Oversight Act (H.R.3019 | S. 1401). The post Prison Fellowship Praises U.S. House of Representatives for Passing the Federal Prison Oversight Act appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more

Dozens of women in state-issued uniforms gathered in the prison gym to see Lauren Daigle, their murmurs asking what might happen next—rain check or sound check? The post What Hope Sounds Like: A Day Behind Bars With Lauren Daigle appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more

Washington, D.C., May 6, 2024—Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families, released the following statement after the United States Senate declared April 2024 as Second Chance Month. The resolution was led by Senators Klobuchar (D-MN), Cramer (R-ND), Capito (R-WV) and Markey (D-MA). The post Prison Fellowship’s Statement After United States Senate Declares April 2024 as Second Chance Month appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more

Kacie was the first Black woman to serve as Alderman of her ward in St. Louis. She is also the founder and executive director of Sew Hope Community Sewing Room. The post Never Too Far Gone appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more

When barriers to safety and success for people with a criminal record are removed, everyone stands to benefit. FWD.us Program Specialist Jarrell Allen—who spent 33 years behind bars—knows this firsthand. The post Second Chances After Incarceration: FWD.us Weighs In appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more

Safer communities and flourishing citizens require conversations about the importance of second chances. A conversation with The Just Trust Founder and CEO Ana Zamora. The post Second Chances After Incarceration: The Just Trust Weighs In appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more

Washington, D.C., April 1, 2024—Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. proclaimed April 2024 as Second Chance Month. “We are grateful that the White House has once again issued a presidential proclamation addressing the importance of second chances for formerly incarcerated individuals,” said Heather Rice-Minus, president and CEO of Prison Fellowship. The post White House Proclamation Recognizes Second Chance Month — An Effort by Prison Fellow ..read more

Reading has the power to change a person’s life—including the lives of those behind bars. The post Books Behind Bars appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, March 11, 2024 —The Come and See Foundation, which exists to ensure all seven seasons of THE CHOSEN are completed and translated into 600 languages, today announced the release of the first two episodes of Season 4 for churches and prisons to host a promotional screening beginning Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The post The Come and See Foundation Announces First Ever Promotional Screening of THE CHOSEN Straight from Theaters to Churches and Prisons appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more