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Prison Fellowship Advocacy retweeted
The @OfficialFBOP is at the end of the federal criminal justice system. It doesn’t decide who is sentenced to prison or for how long, but it must safely carry out those sentences and prepare people to return home.
My latest in The Hill on why Congress should fully fund the BOP:
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Recently, we presented @NCC , located in Washington, D.C., with the Charles Colson Servant of Hope Award. National Community Church has demonstrated a high level of commitment to serving people impacted by incarceration through its Love Justice ministry.
The Charles Colson Servant of Hope Award recognizes a person, organization, or volunteer who demonstrates servant leadership by bringing hope, redemption, and restoration into correctional environments and makes prison a place of renewal and second chances.
Congratulations, NCC! 🎉
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From Criminal Record to Career: Opening Doors to Work in Michigan nitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1qKDzWdyV…
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Here’s just a glimpse of the fellowship, worship, and teaching at day one of Restore 2026–our conference for church leaders and volunteers with a heart for restoration. We are ready for day two!
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"Chuck Colson believed in the power of the Gospel to change lives because he experienced it in his own life."
We love this piece celebrating the 50-year legacy of our founder, Chuck Colson, by @WNGdotorg. Check it out here:
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As summer winds down and a new school year begins, children with a mom or dad in prison have a simple message: Thank you. 🙏 Because of your generosity, these children experienced a summer filled with joy, encouragement, and hope.
Prison Fellowship Angel Tree camp is a special place to make friends, connect with caring counselors, and experience the love of God. The trauma-informed training offered to Angel Tree camp leaders helps ensure each child has the support they need.
You can continue transforming lives and bringing hope to children of incarcerated parents. Make a difference today. ♥️pulse.ly/tnzcjyu47t
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Every quarter, Prison Fellowship's newspaper, Inside Journal, brings encouragement and biblical truth to men and women behind bars.
Today, we’re sharing a devotional from the upcoming fall 2026 edition, submitted by an incarcerated woman in California named Natalie.
We hope these words inspire you as much as they’ve inspired us!
Prison Fellowship Advocacy retweeted
Each year, 450,000 people return home from prison ready to work and contribute to their communities. But finding a job continues to be one of the toughest hurdles they face. Many employers are hesitant to offer someone a second chance, even as certain jobs are in high demand. Returning citizens are often overlooked regardless of their skills, qualifications, or desire to work—putting their families and the economy at a disadvantage.
Contact your member of Congress today and ask them to support returning citizens on their reintegration journey!⬇️
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Excited to partner with Jason Olin @NiskanenCenter on this piece addressing violent crime in #Ohio.
Thank you Niskanen for your leadership around clearance rates!
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Louisiana’s businesses need workers. Too often, formerly incarcerated Louisianans remain an untapped resource because of barriers to reentry and stable employment.
A new report dives into the numbers behind this persistent issue.
Second-chance hiring is smart policy, and understanding the obstacles to a strengthened workforce is crucial.
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The countdown is on! In just one week, we’ll officially mark 50 years of ministry with the incarcerated and their families. For five decades, we’ve witnessed God’s faithfulness and transforming work, and we can’t wait to honor this special milestone together.
Hear from Bishop Jerry Macklin, who envisions the Church stepping boldly into life-changing ministry through Prison Fellowship.
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From scandal to second chances, listen to Kacie’s redemption story!
Kacie Starr Long once held political office until a scandal forced her resignation. Now, through faith and restoration, she advocates for others impacted by incarceration, using her story to spark change in communities and Congress.
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In an unprecedented move, more than two dozen congressional staff members visited #FCIPetersburg Low for an on-site tour led by @BOPDepDirector, marking the Bureau’s first-ever large-scale congressional staff facility visit. For years, many of our challenges were discussed from a distance, but this time, congressional staff experienced institution operations firsthand, engaged directly with inmates and Bureau leadership, and saw the significant infrastructure and staffing challenges facing the federal prison system.
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Prison Fellowship Advocacy retweeted
Both sides agree across the aisle. 🤝
In today’s Attorney General confirmation hearing both sides agree we need to pass the Safer Supervision Act.
Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche endorsed the bipartisan Safer Supervision Act during his Senate confirmation hearing today.
The legislation is led by @SenMikeLee (R-UT) and Sen. @ChrisCoons (D-DE) who have come together around a simple idea: federal supervision should make us safer.
The Safer Supervision Act would make federal supervision more effective and more focused on public safety by helping probation officers focus their time and resources where they are needed most.
Now Congress needs to act.
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Carmelo is passionate about the hope that Prison Fellowship Angel Tree can bring families because he knows what it feels like to be both an incarcerated dad and a child with an absent parent. It wasn’t long ago Carmelo was a young father in prison facing a life sentence.
One little postcard from his daughter, however, changed everything.
Now, as a chaplain, he ministers to over 7,000 prisoners. Read more about Carmelo and how God truly transforms pain into purpose!
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Proud to stand alongside an outstanding coalition of conservative and center-right organizations calling on Congress to fully fund President Trump's FY2027 budget request for the @OfficialFBOP!
A properly staffed BOP means safer working conditions for correctional officers, more secure institutions, stronger rehabilitation programs, and greater public safety.
Thank you to our partners: @UnifyUSOfficial, @RightOnCrime, @A4PublicSafety, @FaithandFreedom, @iDueProcess, @JusticeReform, and @CCJRNC for joining this important effort. Together, we're strengthening public safety and supporting those who serve on the front lines. @BOPDirector @BOPDepDirector @POTUS @realDonaldTrump @DAGToddBlanche @TheJusticeDept @AppropsGOP @HouseAppropsGOP
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Every state has barriers that can keep people from working, supporting their families, and successfully rebuilding their lives after incarceration. On average, more than one-third of those barriers are tied to occupational licensing.
It's time to remove unnecessary barriers while protecting public safety.
Check out the map below to see how many barriers there are in your state and join us in advocating for second chances!
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Coming soon!
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is modernizing operations with secure, correctional grade tablets that enhance safety, expand rehabilitative programming and streamline workflows. This modernization reduces administrative burden, improves efficiency, and supports better behavior and lower recidivism. #ModernizingCorrections
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Looking outside our own system can reveal opportunities to strengthen it.
Julie James and former corrections officer Andy Potter discuss what U.S. corrections can learn from Scandinavian prisons.
Field Notes Episode 3: bit.ly/4b5C8W1