Reentry: The Modern Rip Van Winkle Problem
Waking Up in a World You No Longer Recognize In Washington Irving’s classic 1819 tale, Dutch colonist Rip Van Winkle, too lazy to care for his own property, wanders […]
Reentry
The Breaking Point: What 50 Indictments Over 19 cases Reveal About Tennessee’s Prison Violence Crisis
The Breaking Point: What 50 Indictments Over 19 Cases Reveal About Tennessee’s Prison Violence Crisis When a grand jury hands down 50 indictments covering 19 cases for a single
Changing Perspectives: How Community and Connection Overcome Fear
Changing Perspectives: How Community and Connection Overcome Fear Just this week, I was reminded of exactly why the Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry (TPOM) continues its work with the incarcerated in
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Choices: Reflections on Biblical Failures, Personal Turning Points, and Better Decisions
Choices: Biblical Failures, Personal Turning Points, and Better Decisions Growing up in Texas, my horizon was defined by old friends and familiar territory. Yet, personal struggles and deep reflection
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From Chains to Calling: My Journey Through Reentry and Redemption
From Chains to Calling: My Journey Through Reentry and Redemption. There was a time when my world was measured in counts, concrete, and consequences. Prison has a way
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Four Core Values of Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry
Four Core Values of Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry At TPOM, what we value most is rooted in our mission and purpose as we serve both adults and juveniles who
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The Power of Second Chances
Second Chance Month reminds us: like the Prodigal Son, everyone deserves a welcome home. At TPOM, we believe in redemption, not rejection.
Beyond the Bars
Beyond the Bars: A Journey of Self-Discovery Imagine being incarcerated yet possessing a level of self-awareness and determination that could inspire anyone. Recently, I had the privilege of sitting in
Intersectionality
The Tennessean published an article last year about a woman whose life changed dramatically after a traffic stop that led to felony charges. Her charges were dropped three years later,
Navigating the System
It is hard for many of us to imagine what it would be like to be released from prison after many years and then try to reintegrate back into society.