Nationally, about 3,300 men and women die in American prisons each year. A decade ago, most died alone and in pain. Today, thanks to the creative leadership of a few prison wardens and superintendents, there are seventy five active hospice programs in this country.
They believe the provision of hospice care for dying inmates transforms lives: the life of the dying inmate and the life of the inmate caregiver.
Find out how during a special program January 30th at 5 pm at the Community Christian Church in Kansas City, MO.
Serving Life, a documentary about the hospice program at Angolo Penitentiary in Louisiana, will be shown followed by discussion and review of a traveling photo exhibit about the program.
For more information and to register click here.
They believe the provision of hospice care for dying inmates transforms lives: the life of the dying inmate and the life of the inmate caregiver.
Find out how during a special program January 30th at 5 pm at the Community Christian Church in Kansas City, MO.
Serving Life, a documentary about the hospice program at Angolo Penitentiary in Louisiana, will be shown followed by discussion and review of a traveling photo exhibit about the program.
For more information and to register click here.
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