What is it?

Alpha for Prisons has been running since 1995. The course, offering attendees a 15 session introduction to the Christian faith and usually run over 10 weeks, is running in 85% of UK prisons and also in the prisons of 40 countries world-wide.

Chaplains and volunteers run the course in the prisons, where it is making a significant impact, changing attitudes and lifestyles of the many thousands of participants.

More than 21,000 men and women have completed an Alpha course in prison in the last seven years.

	'Alpha is making a valuable contribution to the spiritual life of our prisons and has helped many make the change to a new life free of crime and drugs. The role of church communities beyond the prison gates in support of newly released prisoners and reaching within to touch lives through Alpha is vital. My heartfelt thanks to all involved, and my prayerful best wishes for the future of the work.' The Rt Hon Paul Boateng, former UK Minister for Prisons

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