We are now on the count down to Second Chance Day: Yellow Ribbon Project and "The Sunday Times Perth Now" featured a beautiful story on this campaign featuring one of our amazing women. You will be so inspired at her life transformation. Make sure you pass this great story onto all those you know.
check it out http://www.perthnow.com.au/prisoners-get-a-second-chance/story-e6frg4nl-1226316761161

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I am sure you would agree when I say that this has been the fastest 12 months ever! It has been an incredible journey for all those involved with Jade Lewis & Friends Inc, giving female prisoners a second chance at life. Click on Read More to find out about the great 2011 we have had as well as the exciting thins coming up in 2012!
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Hello Everyone,    Someone once said that "Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end".  One of the most exciting new beginnings we have to announce is the birth of my beautiful little boy Noah James.  For news and picture in see the full Newsletter.
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We are pleased to announce our newest initiative Jade Lewis & Friends Inc: giving women prisoners a second chance at life.   Today we are a not-for-profit charitable organisation after our recent application to the Australian Tax Office was successful.  We are excited about the plans to expand this work in the prison and community.  This also means that all monetary gifts over $2 to our organisation is a tax deduction for YOU!
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As Christmas approaches we have a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the amazing events of 2010. At Jade Lewis and Friends we have much to be thankful for.  This year Tristan and I have delivered almost 300 presentations and programs to schools, parent groups, prison women, community groups, youth groups and churches throughout Australia, we have also distributed thousands of resources, gift packs, free plane flights, food hampers and messages of hope.   The many lives that have been influenced and changed along the way is truly remarkable.  I wanted to start with some beautiful feedback we have received from the Step UP Prison program women:

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Hi everyone,
If you missed out on attending Under YOUR Influence Family Drug Prevention Seminar then check out some of it here.
Be sure to grab the entire evening on DVD by going to our online store and purchasing your own copy that comes with a free copy of Under YOUR Influence book.  Enjoy!

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Interview Video ..

Just Say NO Community Drug Prevention Seminar - What a success!
With feedback like "very positive and inspirational, gives me hope for my son" and "brilliant, covered all aspects, very informative", great advice for parents and teenagers in drug prevention", "extremely helpful insight and information" we rapt with the outcome. ..

Have you registered for the event on Sunday 30th May 2010 at Midland Art Centre. Register here now. ..

“One in two Australians 15-17 who get drunk will do something they regret.” ²4

Talk about the immediate effects of using drugs and drinking alcohol. Some can include poor choices, risk of unsafe sex or sexual assault, injuries, drink driving, violence, breaking the law, getting trouble with the police, and a possible criminal
record. These problems can happen even for the single occasion. Having a criminal record may have a big impact on a teenager’s life long after the incident.
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