Prison Fellowship

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Summary:

Prison Fellowship is a multi-faceted ministry that reaches out to prisoners and ex-prisoners and their families.  Several of its programs are particularly relevant to those involved in reentry ministries.  "Justice Fellowship" works to reform the criminal justice system to reflect principles of restorative justice.  Prison Fellowship's Inner Change Freedom Initiative is a round-the-clock biblically based program for prisoners that has significantly reduced recidivism.  "Operation Starting Line" is an evangelistic outreach partnership between Prison Fellowship and over 25 other prison ministries aimed at reaching every prisoner in the United States.  PF then follows up with discipleship and mentoring for prisoners that respond.

Why does FASTEN recommend this resource?

Prison Fellowship is a well-established and successful ministry that has many resources to offer.  In addition to Prison Fellowship's many publications, its local field offices can provide assistance to those who are interested in starting a Prison Fellowship ministry in their area.  Thorough training and ongoing support are available to in-prison and post-prison ministries and those that provide outreach to prisoner's families.