Prison Ministry
The network provides leadership, helpful practical resources and opportunities to equip, empower and enable congregations and individuals to effectively and actively engage in prison, reentry and advocacy ministry.
There are 1,664 prisons in the U.S., along with 3,116 jails and 1,323 juvenile detention centers. Jesus calls us to visit those in prison, and PRAN is dedicated to introducing individuals and congregations to opportunities for walking with those incarcerated through Prison Congregations of America.
Nearly 40% of men and women leaving incarceration try to connect with a church or ministry. PRAN has reproducible models of reentry ministry to explore. If you are interested in warmly welcoming and effectively serving returning citizens, let us know. We will work together to help you move forward.
Advocacy Ministry
Prison advocacy is a movement that aims to improve the criminal justice system and address injustices within prisons. Many advocates seek to reform the prison system, abolish it or provide services to those caught in it.
A nonpartisan organization that advocates for evidence-based legislative and policy changes in correctional practices.
Our ecumenical partner in justice that advocates for God’s love and compassion through public policy work.
Advocacy includes working for the humane treatment of those in prison.
When prisoners cannot speak for themselves, others need to step in. Abuse is unacceptable inside and out of prison.
