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The Church in Action Podcast
Conversations with leaders about how followers of Jesus are accelerating evangelism by working in unity to make disciples, do justice and share Jesus in New England.
The Church in Action Podcast
Ep. 87: Compassionate Prison Re-Entry with Ed Gaskin
Within five years of their prison release, 79% of returning citizens are re-arrested (according to the State Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Division). That's why we're sitting down with Ed Gaskin, Executive Director of Greater Grove Hall Main Streets, to discuss a research project Ed is involved in that helps us understand how to support returning citizens in giving them a clean start after fulfilling their punishment. This support helps prevent their needs from compounding and pushing them to return to a life of crime.
Learn more about Greater Grove Hall Main Streets here!