Kacie didn’t know her father was in jail and questions about his death still linger 18 years later. She’s now putting her pain into action by supporting a new bill.
After cycling in and out of juvenile detention centers and becoming a teenage mother, Najla finally discovered the source of true love.
Laura witnessed her dad being taken away in handcuffs, but his arrest gave her a sense of purpose to help others navigating the same uncharted waters.
Sara’s mother would remind her that God is still good, even during times of tragedy. Sara eventually learned that lesson for herself.
Terry was facing decades behind bars. An attorney who refused to take his case put him on the road to a real relationship with God.
Jail changed the trajectory of Kristiana’s life. Now, she shares her experiences on behalf of some of society’s most forgotten and discarded members.
Kacie was the first Black woman to serve as Alderman of her ward in St. Louis. She is also the founder and executive director of Sew Hope Community Sewing Room.
After a childhood of poverty, Aisha eventually found her calling as a lawyer and now as a Justice Ambassador, advocates for men and women who are incarcerated.
After serving 18 years in prison, Willie Mitchell has found his calling: to change the unjust narratives surrounding men and women coming home from prison.
Kelly Simmons' fourth-grade teacher planted a seed in her to serve as an agent of change. Later, becoming a Justice Ambassador was a call she could not ignore.
From being a victim of crime to working in community corrections, Beth Kuczma knows the challenges of the justice system firsthand—and that’s why she became a Justice Ambassador.
You can be the key to unlocking second chances for people who have faced their consequences, so they can flourish in society! Here are 7 ways to get started.
Pastor Ray doesn’t believe prisoners are “just bad people.” So, he’s doing something about it. He's changing the narrative.