Prison Ministry in the Episcopal Church

When the reauthorization of the Second Chance Act came out of the Senate Judiciary Committee Sept 20 with bipartisan support, I am sure it was because of the effective advocacy of Episcopalians. - Val Hymes, Dioc.of MD.

Churches in St. Louis and suburbs like Ferguson are working hard to reach out communities around them, starting with food pantries--a great model for other communities - Val Hymes www.prisminnet.org. http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com//missouri-churches-off/

Camp New Hope in Oklahoma.

July 13 bulletin insert about camps for children of prisoners in Oklahoma. http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com//bulletin-insert-5-pen/

Shackles on pregnant women p[prisoners banned but still happening. A new Maryland law signed in April outlaws the shackling of women prisoners in labor or while giving birth. The state was joined soon after by Minnesota and, Massachusetts. 18 states have similar laws, but in fact,prisons and jails ar3e still doing it.. National correction and medical organizations oppose the shackling as local officials cite security worries. We need to question and check on the policy in ou...r own communities . Ask the women. Val Hymes, Diocese of Maryland. www.prisminnet.org Read this www.cosmopolitan.com//anti-shackling-laws-pregnant-prisone sEE JULY 13BULLETIN INSERT ON THE AMAZING DIOCESE OF Oklahoma NEW HOPE CAMPS. http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com//bulletin-insert-5-pen/