Stigmas and Challenges
In this video, formerly incarcerated individuals share why society must change the conversation around newly released individuals.
Seeds of Change
We The People Opportunity Farm in Ypsilanti, Michigan, hires formerly incarcerated Americans for a nine-month internship. Not only do they grow vegetables like kale and tomatoes, but also opportunities for brighter futures.
Reducing Recidivism and Transforming Lives
This inspirational TEDx Talk by Sabra Williams, talks about her work with inmates through the Actors’ Gang Prison Project, which she founded. In this Talk, Sabra shares her work with inmates from The California Institute for Men, The California Institute for Women, The California Rehabilitation Center and New Folsom Prison, illustrating the power of the […]
Confronting Reentry Challenges
Persons exiting prison face a complex array of barriers during the transition to communities. In this video, Dr. Christian Sarver provides a brief overview of the social context of reentry, presented recent research examining the impact of a comprehensive treatment program on recidivism and substance use among recently-released inmates with co-occurring mental health and substance […]