Forget Them Not

"With extraordinarily fine writing, a passionate voice, and a powerful articulation of a vision of healing for our criminal justice system Joanne Hemenway invites congregations to live a witness of compassion and justice by becoming involved in prison ministry . . . For anyone who cares about transforming our prison system and ministering to those behind bars this book will help you do so with greater effectiveness and commitment."

--Brita L. Gill-Austern

Andover Newton Theological School.



"It's time the Christian Church confronted issues of 'justice' that perpetuate retribution. With an eye toward forgiveness and healing and a refreshing approach to prison ministry, Hemenway offers a strong argument (and several good models of application) to advance restorative justice. Based on cultivating a common humility to keep us rooted in our own humanity, her approach is inspiring. This is truly an insightful journey to empowerment!"

--Lanny Kutakoff

Partakers



"In this publication Joanne Hemenway offers a guide of tremendous import to all clergy and congregations. With one in every hundred adults in the United States behind bars, prisons are no longer peripheral institutions . . . Guided by the principles actively preached and lived by Jesus and drawing on concepts from restorative justice, Hemenway stirs our passion for good and guides us to greater insight, compassion, and action."

--Robin Casarjian

The Lionheart Foundation



"That we are all victims, perpetrators, and witnesses of abuse is central to Hemenway's vision for relational healing. Those who are incarcerated in our prisons are a part of this human family dilemma, an argument of individual and social import, which our churches and communities of faith must address for the sake of their soul and the life of the nation . . . One feels the beat of Matthew 25:36: 'I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me,' signs of the 'beloved community' and realm of God's grace."

--Rodney L. Petersen

Boston Theological Institute