Professor Edward Flores interviewed by NPR affiliate Valley Public Radio, about his new book “Jesus Saved An Ex-Con"

UC Merced professor Edward Flores spent 18 months, with time in both LA and Chicago, examining how religion mixed with political advocacy helped people who were formerly incarcerated reintegrate into society. Professor Flores explores these issues in his new book, Jesus Saved an Ex-Con.

Listen to the interview to learn more about Professor Flores’s research and why some formerly incarcerated people want to use their voices to change legislation.

Link: https://www.kvpr.org/post/uc-merced-professors-research-chronicles-how-religion-and-politics-can-rehabilitate-ex-cons