Rocky DeYoung
Innerchange Freedom Initiative
The InnerChange Freedom Initiative (IFI) is a proven, voluntary and holistic values-based Reentry Program started by Prison Fellowship in 1997. Its mission is to create and maintain an environment where change may take place and to foster respect for law and the rights of others. It seeks the development of the whole person — spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and physically. The spiritual formation aspect of the program is based on the life and teaching of Jesus Christ.
IFI was started by Prison Fellowship (PF) in 1997. IFI operates in prisons in cooperation with the state. The state continues to provide food, clothing, shelter and security to the inmates while IFI staff provides the intensive program. Currently there are 6 IFI programs in the United States.
Rocky DeYoung leads a mentoring program at the Lino Lakes Correctional Facility in Lino Lakes, MN. Rocky is using a customized version of Mentor Corps "Tool Kit" in his mentor program.