My PASSION Magazine issue #2

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himself. He begged his parole officer to let him stay in prison until they
had a safe haven for him to go to. His wish was not granted. Two days
after his release he went home to the same neighborhood that kept him in
the cycle of recidivism. When he refused to hit the streets with the boys,
they dragged him out of the house and beat him to death for being a
sellout. My dad had to preach his funeral. He opened saying, "The streets
may have taken his life but thank you Lord he gave his soul to you before
departing this earth."
Did it have to be? Could he have been afforded a new beginning had he
had a transitional home to go to? True stories tug at our heartstrings.
Tragedies fill us with sorrow in hopes for a better way.
We need our inmates to be afforded the opportunity to regain their pride
and self-worth by getting a fair chance in transitioning back into society
and not thrown back on the street to fin for themselves to be devoured
over and over again. Help us lead the way in the fight for Human Rights of
inmates being released. They need transitional housing, and we need transformed
citizens that can help rebuild themselves.
A new beginning can begin with you!
Ruth Rhedrick
Psalm 117 Prison Ministry, Inc.
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