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Request from Senator Puckett

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elsie posted on 6 Sep 10 at 7:48 am  ·  0 comments

Sandra

Sandra, an ordained minister, talks about the importance of family, faith and prayer for every person who is incarcerated. Her son is an inmate at Wallens Ridge.

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jrshort@bellatlantic.net posted on 1 Sep 10 at 2:54 pm  ·  0 comments

Hannah

Twelve year old, Hannah talks with humor and grace about visiting her uncle, who is incarcerated. And, she tells of her family's "secret weapon" for overcoming adversity!

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jrshort@bellatlantic.net posted on 1 Sep 10 at 2:51 pm  ·  0 comments

“Blessed Assurance”

Sandra and her grand-daughter, Hannah, sing the "family" song which gets them through the hard times!

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Ron posted on 28 Aug 10 at 11:09 am  ·  0 comments

Importance of Family

Sandra, a minister, talks about the importance of faith and family for prisoners.

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jrshort@bellatlantic.net posted on 28 Aug 10 at 10:39 am  ·  0 comments

Kathy on Prison Reform

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jasper posted on 25 Aug 10 at 9:56 pm  ·  0 comments

A Request from Senator Puckett

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AdvoCare posted on 20 Aug 10 at 9:14 am  ·  1 comment

Steve’s Story

Steve shares information on a drop-in center at H.O.P.E. Freedom from Addiction in Lebanon, Virginia for those affected by drugs. "It's not just enough to lock addicts up," he says.

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elsie posted on 19 Aug 10 at 5:37 pm  ·  1 comment

Stop locking up those ‘we’re mad at’

Gene Johnson says that the state "is spending too much money locking up non-violent offenders."

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elsie posted on 19 Aug 10 at 5:06 pm  ·  0 comments

Larry’s Story

Larry, a recovering addict, tells his story about fighting his drug addiction and calls for more places to help those who are addicted.

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elsie posted on 19 Aug 10 at 4:44 pm  ·  0 comments