InnerChange Videos
InnerChange Videos
TESTIMONIAL: TASHONDA
"Life went from being empty, vain, and meaningless to having purpose, direction, and a destiny. To having a substance about me that not only can I share with my family and my children, but with anyone I come across. I'm able to share the hope I have within me now. IFI has been a great tool.
TESTIMONIAL: JASON
"We all possess some kind of leadership skill. That leadership skill is what lead us to prison. We have some kind of innate ability to be something, and we just chose to use it the wrong way.
"Through the help of IFI, through God really changing our hearts, and teaching us how to use those abilities, every one of us has the opportunity to come out here and be a leader."
STORYBOOK DADS
Every child enjoys story time with their father. It’s a time of bonding, growing, and learning. But for many families, this important tradition isn’t possible. For both prisoners and their children, we know that restoring family bonds is critical to transforming lives and successful reentry. Without that bond, prisoners are at a higher risk of returning to crime, and their children are at risk of depression and destructive behavior.
The Storybook Dads program was introduced in Texas to help connect children and fathers, giving these kids much-needed “dad time,” and giving prisoners an opportunity to step up, take responsibility, and prepare for life after being released.
A DAY WITH DADS
Family is the foundation of our society. And every year, hundreds of prisoners and their families are reunited for a day through programs such as Prison Fellowship's InnerChange Freedom Initiative.
"Day with Dads" is a special time when families are once again able to be together and enjoy the wonderful moments that only come between a dad and his children. The "Day with Dads" program not only changes a child's life—it changes a family.
IFI KANSAS -- PROGRAM IN ACTION
IFI Kansas members have a busy, active day. From daily classes
on leadership, personal growth, business plans, and numerous other classes, to time in the computer lab, library and music room. At the end of each day they have time to study in their cells. The IFI Kansas program is helping to see changed lives from the inside out.
MINNESOTA IFI—PROGRAMS THAT WORK
Departments of correction have a right to be skeptical about programs when public safety and scarce resources are on the line. The InnerChange Freedom Initiative—a program developed by Prison Fellowship and designed to reduce recidivism—is winning the skeptics over.
CHUCK COLSON DISCUSSES THE HISTORY OF IFI
"InnerChange Freedom Initiative started like every other program in Prison Fellowship—because God led us to it, under the most unlikely circumstances."
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A MESSAGE FROM MIKE TIMMIS
"This is one of the most important developments in the 18 years that I've been on the board of Prison Fellowship." - Prison Fellowship Chairman of the Board Mike Timmis.
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TESTIMONIAL: MICHAEL KEYSMichael has spent several years in prison. No hope, nothing to look forward to. Then, he joined the IFI program at Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City, MO. Now released, Michael knows in his heart that the core values he learned in the IFI program will stay with him for the rest of his life. Now, Michael is a changed life.
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TESTIMONIAL: JHIMMIE
"I think it is very important—vital—to the men that are incarcerated, that they have something like this in prison that can help them to live a better and more productive life when they get out."
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TESTIMONIAL: SANDRA
"I just want to say 'thanks' to all the volunteers—all the IFI mentors—because without you, I wouldn't be where I am today."
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TESTIMONIAL: GLADYS
"IFI has made me feel that I am somebody—that I can be a better wife, a better mom, a better sister . . . a better friend. IFI has shown me that I am a woman of God. IFI did that for me."
(Running Time: 1:48)
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