Hundreds of West Texans Heading to Prison LUBBOCK, Texas—In Texas this year, some 70,000 inmates—nearly half of the state’s prison population—will be released and returned to society. Studies show that nationally, more than two-thirds of those incarcerated will likely return to a life of crime within three years of release. This October, hundreds of Texans are going inside prisons to better those odds... -http://www.demossnewspond.com More..		Capital Corruption: The Trial of Jesus- The Christian faith finds one of its supremely divine moments in a capital trial gone wrong The use and misuse of capital punishment has a long history. Ironically, the Christian faith finds one of its supremely divine moments in a capital trial gone wrong. Jesus’ death on the cross was not only foretold, but also necessary for the forgiveness of sins. The innocent Christ would be put to death unjustly, yet through the mystery of salvation, that punishment would become just when He accepted the sins of the world on His own body... - http://www.pfm.org Full Story
	Fact Sheet: In Federal Court: Protecting Communities by Helping Returning Inmates Find Work Presidential Action: In his State of the Union Address, President Bush proposed a four-year, $300 million initiative to reduce recidivism and the societal costs of reincarceration by helping inmates find work when they return to their communities. The President's initiative, contained in his FY 2005 budget, will harness the resources and experience of faith-based and community organizations (FBCOs) in helping returning inmates contribute to society... - http://www.whitehouse.gov More InnerChange Freedom Initiative Defends the Role of Faith in Prisoner Rehabilitation DES MOINES, Iowa—A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the InnerChange Freedom Initiative, Inc. program, a values-based prison pre-release program operating at the Newton Correctional Facility in Newton, Iowa, is nearing the close of trial. The case is pending in federal court before Judge Robert W. Pratt .... -http://www.demossnewspond.com Full Release

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