The justice system’s impact on our communities is significant, and we are committed to serving individuals who are navigating incarceration and preparing for reentry.
5.5 million
Over 5.5 million people are under correctional control in the US
1 in 2
Half of the incarcerated population are parents
What We Do to Transform Lives and Systems
Our Guiding Beliefs
- Engaging at every point of the system and beyond is crucial for sustained positive change
- Justice system involvement stems from complex structural, social, and individual determinants, further hindered by barriers and resource scarcity
- Access to tools and holistic, responsive support leads to improved outcomes for individuals navigating the justice system
Four Key Activities
Through our organization’s four key activities, we aim to improve holistic resiliency outcomes that lead to safe and thriving communities:
- Cognitive-behavioral and social-emotional learning programming
- Wraparound support
- Social, family, and community support and engagement
- System and community transformation
Learn more in our Theory of Change. →
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Story of Impact: Healing and Wellness for the Entire Family Through Parenting Inside Out
Zyrus participated in our Parenting Inside Out (PIO) program at Oregon State Correctional Institution. The father of four, including a recently born son, learned that his child custody case was dismissed two weeks into the program. He committed fully to transforming how he saw himself as a parent. He found value in every class, from emotion regulation exercises to connecting with peers on similar journeys.
By completing PIO, Zyrus gained resilience that enabled the reunification of his family. Holding his newborn son for the first time at his PIO graduation, Zyrus said, “It was a soul tie—when you make eye contact with your kid for the first time.”
Impacts of Incarceration Video Library
Impacts of Incarceration is a free video library designed to educate, empower, and create meaningful change by sharing the stories, experiences, wisdom and resilience of people impacted by incarceration.
