“A change of heart” — Healing Newscast Video
It all starts within. With a simple, firm desire. Actually it’s a commitment to draw closer to God, to be more Godlike by practicing His nature in little ways, in …
Incredible true story of men released from prison who DEFY the return-to-prison statistics!
You’ve heard the story before–the majority of inmates released from prisons in California will re-offend and go back to prison. It’s the sad tale of an endless cycle of defeat. …
Screaming inmate calmed through the practice of love [VIDEO]
How would you handle yourself if you were locked up in a tiny room with an angry and potentially violent cell-mate screaming at you? Christian Science Chaplain Dianne shares the story …
6 Theories About the Recent Dramatic Reduction in LA’s Gang Violence
Huffington Post reports on six theories about why Los Angeles has been seeing a dramatic reduction in gang-related violence and crime.
Learning new skills – The prisoners trying to code their way to a better life
Check out this rare glimpse inside of San Quentin state prison (filmed and reported by the BBC) where a select group of inmates are learning how to code. San Quentin state …
Watch Video: Inspiring story of an inmate’s severe pain healed spiritually
Christian Science volunteer Chaplain Fran shares the inspiring story of an inmate she was working with who healed a serious problem of recurring pain using only what she learned by …
VIDEO: Christian behavior does change lives, sometimes in unexpected ways
Paul White, Director of Stronghold School Systems is a Christian Scientist who has worked with gang members, the homeless, and juvenile wards of the state. In this video, Paul shares an inspiring …
Man cured of insanity
Recently a former prison chaplain, Brian Kissock–now living and teaching Christian Science in Northern Ireland–told of an inmate who had been clinically diagnosed as being insane. The man often disturbed the Christian …
A brief history of California prisons and jails leading up to AB 109 (“Public Safety Realignment”)
Assembly Bill 109 is designed to reduce California’s prison population and recidivism rates in order to comply with the United States Supreme Court’s mandate to reduce prison overcrowding. Here’s a …
California prisons, jails and youth facilities, all on one map!
We’ve been hard at work to create a comprehensive database and map of California state prisons, federal prisons, county jails and youth facilities. We’re hoping that by using this map and …
