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Open Circle

Open Circle: Providing relationships of integrity and faith for prisoners and ex-offenders

Jesus said, "I was in prison and you visited me." - Matthew 25:36

Crimes break relationships and put distance between the offender and the community. Prisons further this separation. When offenders are released after serving their term, they fear an unfamiliar and fearful community.

Since 1973 Open Circle volunteers have entered the cold world of steel doors and razor wire to show prisoners that they care and prisoners have responded through inviting these strangers into their lives.

By matching prisoners and visitors from the community, Open Circle seeks to rebuild relationships that have been broken in order to bring understanding and healing to both sides.