Outside Looking In: The Trauma of Family Member Incarceration

THIS PERSONAL TESTIMONY SHARES ONE WOMAN'S EFFORTS TO MINISTER TO PRISON INMATES TO SHOW THEM THE HEALING POWER AND COMFORT OF GOD. Every year, the prison population increases, even though thousands are being released. In response to this growth, author Adela Palacios insists that more of God's people need to get involved and reach out to those who need the restoration and rehabilitation that only Jesus Christ can give. In Outside Looking In, she provides a detailed and poignant description of the inner life of a family dealing with incarceration. Palacios describes the pain, sorrow, and heartbreak of dealing with her sons' long prison sentences. She shares how she formed both a prison ministry and a family support group to help the inmates and families gain a better understanding of the role God can play in their lives. Filled with scriptural references, Outside Looking In provides strength and encouragement to others experiencing the loss and devastation as a loved one serves time in prison. Palacios communicates that salvation, healing, and restoration is freely granted through Jesus Christ.