The Prisoner's Journey invites inmates to meet Jesus and consider what it means to follow him.
Our flagship program, The Prisoner’s Journey, introduces prisoners to a fellow inmate – Jesus. By exploring the gospel of Mark over eight sessions, inmates come to learn just how much Jesus loves them and understand what it means to follow him.
Utilising an engaging mix of stories, videos and discussions, The Prisoner’s Journey encourages a whole-person approach to rehabilitation, which has a profound effect on inmates both in and out of prison. For instance, a recent study showed that inmates who participate in The Prisoner’s Journey are much less likely to re-offend than other inmates and are more willing and able to assimilate into the wider community upon release.
Some graduates of the course also go on to take part in The Prisoner’s Journey Continued – a discipleship program for new believers. The course takes inmates through Paul’s letter to the Philippians and helps prisoners who have accepted Jesus take the next steps in their faith journey, enabling the Gospel to take root in their hearts.
Impact
The Prisoner's Journey participants are less likely to re-offend than other inmates
Graduates experience reduced depression, anxiety, and anger
The Prisoner's Journey promotes forgiveness, accountability, gratitude, and self-control
Leads to a decrease in negative behaviours such as aggression, drug use, verbal abuse, and violence
Participants report an increased motivation to change and grow
*Findings from a recent Baylor University study
