Early prison release: Why you should welcome an ex-offender into your church
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As hundreds of prisoners are released early amid overcrowding, how can churches help ex-offenders rebuild their lives? Esther spoke to Luke Carson from London City Mission, Ruth McBryan from The Message Trust, and Ben, who has experience of prison life, about what happens when someone walks out of the prison gates and tries to start again.
Released on 7 Oct 2026
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