TBN Second Chance Gives Prisoners the Gift of Rehabilitative TV Programming at No Cost to Taxpayers
Summary
“It is a tool in taking them to the next level emotionally, intellectually and spiritually, and ultimately preparing them for a successful re-entry into society.” Richard Moran, noted criminologist and sociology professor at Holyoke College in Massachusetts, emphasizes the existence of numerous studies illustrating the relationship between viewing TV violence and aggressive behavior.Moran, who has testified in more than two-dozen death penalty cases, further observes, “Offenders need a fundamental shift in how they perceive the world, transitioning from a vengeful mindset to one of grace, forgiveness, and self control.” TBN’s Second Chance is completely free and comes with no strings attached for those who choose to participate.In California alone – where more than 170,000 prisoners occupy facilities designed for 83,000 – dangerous overcrowding has caused the federal government to consider stepping in.“This untenable situation has severely crippled the effectiveness of rehabilitation, and fostered early release,” says Amy Fihn, TBN’s Second Chance program coordinator.“It is a tool in taking them to the next level emotionally, intellectually and spiritually, and ultimately preparing them for a successful re-entry into society.”Richard Moran, noted criminologist and sociology professor at Holyoke College in Massachusetts, emphasizes the existence of numerous studies illustrating the relationship between viewing TV violence and aggressive behavior.Conversely, inspiring programming has a positive effect, he says.Moran, who has testified in more than two-dozen death penalty cases, further observes, “Offenders need a fundamental shift in how they perceive the world, transitioning from a vengeful mindset to one of grace, forgiveness, and self control.”TBN’s Second Chance is completely free and comes with no strings attached for those who choose to participate.