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What is Second Chance Ministries International, Inc.?

Our purpose is to present the good news of Jesus Christ as the source of hope and new life for incarcerated men and women. To train, disciple, and raise up Godly individuals for the army of Christ.

How we do it:

• Establish bible study fellowship groups in institutions.
• Visit regularly with inmates.
• Work with inmates prior to release.
• Help qualified inmates find housing and jobs.
• Provide emotional and spiritual support after release.
• Organize support groups for inmates and families.
• Arrange counseling and practical assistance.
• Work in cooperation with Dept. of Corrections.
• Work with parole and court systems.
• Network with other ministries and organizations.
• Provide Prison Ministry Retreats and workshops.
• Implement volunteer teaching and training sessions.

Lives filled with pain. . .

85% of inmates are there on drug-related crimes. 97% of all crimes committed are drug or alcohol related.
55% of inmate's families desert them while incarcerated.
Inmates are filled with rejection and rebellion and carry mental and emotional scars in their lives.
Many inmates have been abused as children.
Many have graduated from juvenile institutions.
The average inmate is 20 years old.



Sobering Statistics. . .

4 out of 5 crimes are committed by ex-offenders.
2 of every 3 ex-inmates return to prison.
95 out of 100 prisoners will return to the street.

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