Remember the prisoners - Hebrews 13:3
Ark. begins faith-based inmate program - Yahoo! News: "LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Arkansas correction officials are dedicating a Bible-based program for female prisoners, but a national group said it's a risky move while a similar system is being challenged in federal court.
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Forty-nine women have enrolled in the InnerChange Freedom Initiative at the Wrightsville prison, which officials will dedicate Friday.
Under the program, inmates live in a separate unit and attend classes on subjects including computer skills and anger management. They also participate in religious devotionals.
After being released from prison, participants receive guidance from a mentor and a local religious group for at least six months.
The program, operated by Prison Fellowship Ministries, was dedicated for the Tucker Unit in June and 99 men are participating in the program. Mark Earley, the program's president and chief executive officer, says the women's program has a capacity for 50 prisoners and the men's unit can take 120."
Sunday, December 03, 2006
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