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Mentoring adults in the Justice System as they transition into healthier selves and communities through friendship in the Spirit of Christ.width-spacer.gif

"Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison."
Hebrews 13:3
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Beginning a friendship usually starts with a quiet voice inside that urges us to take the next step in getting to know someone better. Most of the time, it’s because we just met someone interesting, enjoyable – someone we have something in common with. But what about those people who are outside our regular activities and influence? The people who are tucked away, and forgotten – people who have a greater need for friends than most.

Today there are over 23,000 men, women and juveniles in Colorado correctional facilities. Nationally, over 2.5 million. Over 7 million if you count the parole and probation system. They are among the people who you wouldn’t meet by chance – only by choice.

Fourty-five percent of prison inmates never get a visitor. Statistics reveal that the highest level of repeat crime is by these forgotten prisoners; those who don’t receive visits or letters.

When released the average inmate doesn’t have the resources, skills or support system to successfully transition back into society. The costly result: Up to 80% of the released inmates re-offend and return to the system with in two to three years. Also, 80% of crime will be committed by repeat offenders!

The Solution..............LogoFIT.jpg............one person, one step, one body!

 
 

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