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Rethinking Incarceration: The Call for Evidence-Backed, Restorative Sentences

The United States leads the world in incarceration, with nearly 2 million people behind bars. But the problem runs deeper than sheer...

How Community-Based Farming Complements Prison Reform Efforts

Perhaps most significantly, community-based farming can offer a unique opportunity for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Bridging the Gap: Addressing the Lack of Funding and Support for Reentry Programs

Reentry programs have a track record of slashing recidivism rates and nurturing successful reintegration.

The Power of Community-Based Reentry Programs: Strengthening Society and Reducing Recidivism

Every year, thousands of individuals are released from prison. According to the latest, data, that is around 600,000 people every year in...

Interrupting the Cycle of Mass Incarceration Through Healing

Freedom Project, Renton, WA Freedom Project works alongside the community to dismantle the institution of mass incarceration and heal its...

Fountain Fund Gives Formerly Incarcerated An Opportunity To Rebuild

Background: The U.S. releases over 7 million people from jail and more than 600,000 people from prison each year. However, recidivism is...