Meet the Founder
Resurrection Ministries is faith-based non-profit organization founded in 2007 by Charlise Kinslow. Our mission is to provide a therapeutic community for formally incarcerated women who desire a holistic transition into society.
THE INDIVIDUAL, THE PURPOSE, THE MISSION
"While sitting at my computer writing my business plan for my salon I heard "This is not about you." It was followed by a vision of a transitional living facility and a no-cost cosmetology school for women coming out of incarceration and came with the scripture Habakkuk 2:2-3. I wrote the scripture and vision down on September 30, 2004 and never lost site of the promises of God.
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Being a part of the Franklin County jail ministry allowed me to see the urgent need for housing and education for the justice-involved women. The statistics show women who do not have access to sober living or post-secondary education are more likely to return to jail or prison than someone who has received educational and consistent support.
In 2016, I had the honor of working at the Deborah K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center in Nashville, Tennessee as the cosmetology instructor. While working for the women’s prison the Lord allowed me to see the possibilities and opportunities of operating a no-cost school for justice-impacted women. While the program was a blessing to many, I also witnessed women leave before completing their program and unable to continue their education for various reasons. This is where Resurrection Ministries enters their story."
The Problem: Our Solution
Breaking the Cycle of Recidivism for Women
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Problem: Within three years of release, approximately 58% of women in the U.S. are rearrested, and about 35% are reincarcerated, often due to lack of stable housing, employment, and support.
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Tennessee-specific: Tennessee’s overall recidivism rate is about 40%, with women facing unique reentry challenges such as trauma, caregiving responsibilities, and fewer reentry services.
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Resurrection Ministries' Solution: A comprehensive reentry program offering trauma-informed care, housing, career training, and mentorship to reduce reoffending.
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Providing Safe, Dignified Housing
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Problem: Up to 50% of formerly incarcerated women experience housing insecurity or homelessness upon release, and they are 10 times more likely to be homeless than the general population.
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Resurrection Ministries' Solution: Rahab's House Extended Stay Living Facility will provide women a safe, luxury transitional home that restore dignity and stability.
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Barriers to Education and Vocational Certification
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Problem: Around 27% of formerly incarcerated women have less than a high school education, and over 60% are unemployed one year after release due to limited access to education and licensing programs.
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Resurrection Ministries' Solution: Career pathways in cosmetology, esthetics, manicuring, and other non-traditional educational opportunities are offered to help women gain licensure, earn income, and build long-term self-sufficiency.
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Trauma and Mental Health Challenges
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Problem: Roughly 86% of incarcerated women report a history of abuse, and many suffer from PTSD, depression, and anxiety without adequate treatment during or after incarceration.
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Resurrection Ministries' Solution: A trauma-informed care model integrated with life-skills training, mentorship, spiritual support, and mental health referrals promotes emotional healing and long-term recovery.​​
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Public Awareness and Community Support
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Problem: Misconceptions and stigma surrounding formerly incarcerated individuals reduce community support, job opportunities, and funding.
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Resurrection Ministries' Solution: The organization leads awareness initiatives, donor education, and public engagement to reduce stigma and mobilize resources for justice-impacted women.
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Outcomes for Children of Incarcerated Mothers​
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Problem: Over 150,000 children in the U.S. have mothers who are incarcerated, and children of incarcerated parents are 6 times more likely to enter the criminal justice system themselves.
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Tennessee-specific: Nearly 10,000 children in Tennessee are impacted by maternal incarceration each year.
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Resurrection Ministries' Solution: Programs like the Inspired not Tired Initiative provide essential supplies, life skills, mentorship, and educational support to children of justice-involved parents, helping break generational cycles of trauma and poverty
Objectives
Our business is driven by the pursuit of these objectives:
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To reduce recidivism among the justice-impacted women in Tennessee.
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To help these women find direction in their lives and become productive members of our communities.
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To restore families and help these vulnerable women reunite with their families, and build new ones.
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To help our population access educational and skill development opportunities to provide a better economic future for financial independence.
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To provide long-term housing for women prepared to live a self-sufficient life.
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To help build our communities.
Vision Statement
“Transforming Lives One Mind at a Time”
Keys to Success
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Coordinate with law enforcement departments, parole officers and justice department.
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Partnerships and collaborations with various support services providers in the area
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Community participation
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Our diversity is our strength
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Hebrews 13:3 " Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering."
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