Destiny Church pastors are teaching prison inmates to take responsibility

Monday, March 27th, 2017

Private prison management company Serco’s decision to ban the Denstiny Church and its programme is a very big call.

One prison case manager, speaking on the condition of anonymity, says the Man Up programme is helping reduce reoffending, particularly among Maori. “I’m not saying it works for everyone, but it certainly helps some men.” Continue reading

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