What we do
Christian Prison Resourcing (CPR) offers personal mentoring, in-cell Bible courses, and practical resettlement support to UK detainees.
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1 - We inspire detainees with the good news of Jesus Christ
Our greatest resource is not of our own making, it is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We believe that “Jesus Christ gave Himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for Himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good“ [Titus 2:14] Many prisoners and detainees have been transformed because they have been overwhelmed by the love of the One who gave himself for them.
2 - We mentor detainees personally, in studying and living the Bible for themselves
Our key workers are invited into the prisons and detention centres to come alongside detainees and mentor them over an extended period of time through Bible studies and teaching. We also offer in-cell correspondence courses for personal study, along with other study materials, helping them to grow in their faith and their understanding of the Bible. Many of those we work amongst learn how to read, write, and relate to others—skills that help equip them for life on the outside. We have seen numerous men and women become examples to fellow prisoners, even setting up study groups in their own cells.
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3 - We equip detainees and churches practically for a new start back on the outside
We are committed to ensuring that the transformative work done among detainees on the inside genuinely benefits them and their communities once they are released. We strive to ensure that detainees who seek our help—and the churches receiving them into fellowship—are equipped with the resources, encouragement, and counselling they need to support a smooth transition back to ‘normal life’.
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