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Julian Alco Story
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Watch “The Julian Alco Story” here on Oct 23rd at 4 p.m. Pacific

This documentary tells about one of the most dynamic reformers in government. He single-handedly changed the prison system around the world. He was a dedicated Christian Scientist living his life …

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Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles, CA
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From LA jail, two inmates pioneer care for mentally ill peers (from CSMonitor.com)

Check out this excellent article from the Christian Science Monitor about an innovative program being pioneered in the Los Angeles County jail system addressing mental health: From LA jail, two …

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Youth Detention Centers Are Locked Down During The Pandemic – This Chaplain Hasn’t Forgotten Them [video]
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Youth detention centers are locked-down during the pandemic – this Chaplain hasn’t forgotten them [Video]

You’ve probably heard more about what’s going on in our state’s prisons and jails than what’s happening in our youth detention centers. And just like the majority of prisons and …

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Need A Quick Uplift Right About Now? [video]
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Need a quick uplift right about now? [Video]

Take a few moments to listen to this timely and uplifting video–and if you like, pass it on to your family and friends. Remember, your prayers are the antidote that’s …

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Learn How The Principle Foundation Gives Former Inmates Money To Help Them After Release — Watch Video For Details!
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Learn how The Principle Foundation gives former inmates money to help them after release — Watch video for details!

If you watch our videos, you already know there are people inside prisons and jails who actively study Christian Science and apply it to their everyday lives. For many, there …

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Inmate working on a YOU ARE LOVED at Bridgewater State Hospital
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Some good news from the YOU ARE LOVED Mural Project by Alex Cook

This is a special guest post and update by artist Alex Cook, painter of the YOU ARE LOVED mural series who we’ve featured before on Light in Prison. I have …

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Watch This Inspiring Video Telling Of Two Inmates Experiencing Healing At The Same Time [video]
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Watch this inspiring video telling of two inmates experiencing healing at the same time [Video]

Can painful arthritis be healed quickly by prayer? In a word, absolutely. Hear about it in our most recent video with Christian Science Chaplain Steep. November is the month for …

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First Intern For Light In Prison Shares Her Perspective [video]
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First intern for Light in Prison shares her perspective [Video]

Katie, a Principia College student and summer intern, shares her experiences of working for the Christian Science Committee on Institutional Work in California. “The Relevancy, Necessity, and Universality of the …

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Inspiration from Inmates / Interviews / News / Reentry / Videos

Released from prison with few resources, how do you make it? Listen to Cornell’s story… [Video]

Have you wondered what it might be like to be released from prison–after years on the inside–and have to figure out how to survive on the outside? In this special …

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FirstWatch
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From CSMonitor.com – What really happens behind bars? Insiders make videos to show you. [Video]

Part of a wider media initiative at California’s San Quentin State Prison, FirstWatch gives participants the opportunity to tell their stories – and be held accountable – through the lens …

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