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What would happen to your child if you were to go to gaol? Who will help with their basic needs? Will they cope at school? How will they feel about what has happened to them? With your help Second Chances SA can assist children like Billy with mentoring programs, school uniforms and shoes, and giving gifts on important days. Help us, help the invisible victims of crime, our children, to live better lives. For more info go to our web site https://secondchances.org.au/afairgo/
Thank you! Your donation will make a difference in a child's life.

In his youth Zinedine was convicted of stealing cars, breaking and entering and running from police. He had a distinct lack of respect for authority and had been in and out of prison.

Zinedine turned his life around with support from Second Chances SA. He has long since completed his parole and is married with two children. Now he respects authority and goes back to prison for the right reason - he understands prisoners and shows them change is possible.

In 2020, Zinedine was invited to join Second Chances SA as part-time Manager of Prison Ministry and volunteers. His role is to recruit, train and empower volunteers to enter prisons in South Australia where they befriend inmates and show them a better life when released.

Second Chances SA is a South Australian charity dedicated to those people impacted by crime, especially the children of prisoners. Children of prisoners are seven times more likely to go to prison than any other group in society. It is estimated by the Commissioner for children and young people that there are approximately 4,000 Children in South Australia who have a parent in prison.
Children of prisoners struggle with emotions like abandonment and false guilt. Some of them think maybe it is their fault that Mum or Dad has gone to prison.
We help the children feel a sense of acceptance, belonging and value. By giving them Birthday presents and Christmas presents at those special times of the year. We also take them on Mentoring Camps where they learn positive values and meet new friends. For the older children we help them find a vocational pathway including helping them get identification, birth certificates and drivers’ licences. Just to get going in life.
Families of prisoners struggle on this side of the fence and they need help. You can help us help them?
A $40 donation can help a child receive a Birthday present on their special day or two Christmas presents, so they are not forgotten. Your donations will also help the children receive school uniforms, shoes, and backpacks. This helps restore their dignity.
The children of prisoners are the invisible victims of crime. Not their crime, not their fault.
Will you help us help them? Thank you for supporting the children in South Australia.

We're bringing the 'thrill of hope' to children and families right across South Australia this Christmas.

If you'd like to be a part of bringing joy to children with a parent in prison, please consider donating today. Each gift of $40 buys two brand new presents for a parent to give their child - strengthening families and empowering parents.

To donate please visit secondchances.org.au or call 8272 0323.

Merry Christmas! 🎄

Broadcast Date: 27 November 2020

Stories of transformation and change from Second Chances SA staff.
*Names have been changed to protect the privacy of those we work alongside.

To find out more or donate, please visit: secondchances.org.au

Music: bensound.com

Stories of transformation and change from Second Chances SA staff.
*Names have been changed to protect the privacy of those we work alongside.

To find out more or donate, please visit: secondchances.org.au

Music: bensound.com

Stories of transformation and change from Second Chances SA staff.
*Names have been changed to protect the privacy of those we work alongside.

To find out more or donate, please visit: secondchances.org.au

Music: bensound.com

We asked our team WHY they do what they do.
This is what they had to say.

To find out more, please visit: secondchances.org.au

Music: bensound.com

As you prepare to wrap up your financial year, you can help by making your gift count - investing with us in the future of the children and young families we support here in South Australia.

Make your tax-free donation by June 30 at https://secondchances.org.au/donate/

Music: bensound.com