REINVENTING REENTRY


​More than 600,000 people in the U.S. are released from jail every year. After these Americans have served their time, they face huge barriers to rejoining society. For many, their time in prison is only the beginning of a life-long sentence. 

Those who return to their communities from prison carry the burden of shame and stigma. They leave a world of isolation and enter a world of alienation and denied opportunity. It’s time for a change. It’s time to Reinvent Reentry.

Jobs are the answer. Education is the answer. Access to housing is the answer. Getting a fair chance is the answer. 
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Join the movement. Together we can enact real change. 
​Our Reentry Simulation​ illustrates the enormous challenges faced by those returning from incarceration. The simulation raises awareness, outrage and empathy about the reentry process and makes obvious for any audience the need for more creative solutions and compassion for those impacted.

Get in touch to schedule ​a Reentry Simulation at your association, office headquarters, university, conference, and more. Click here to learn more and view a calendar of upcoming events.

​America is the Incarceration Nation, and the way we treat our formerly incarcerated citizens is taking a huge toll on our communities and economy. Help us eliminate hiring, housing and education barriers for Arizonans who have been to jail or prison.
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Sign the Fair Chance AZ Pledge and commit to giving all Arizonans a fair chance at opportunity, success and the ability to participate in the economy.
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In Memoriam

In February of 2021 we lost our bright light and dynamic leader, Sue Ellen Allen. She was a beloved educator, advocate, friend and so much more. She is and will always be greatly missed.

​To learn more about her impact and legacy, please visit our tribute to Sue Ellen.

Get Involved

In order to create real solutions in our Incarceration Nation, we need to create a cultural shift. We need to eliminate the stigmas associated with formerly incarcerated people, for the sake of our communities and our country. Join the movement today and become an advocate for change. ​
Help us spread the word
about reentry solutions.
​Find out how you can help us create real change. 
We are all humans. Share your story about incarceration, reentry and hope to help shed the stigma.
Contact your representatives, reach out to businesses and engage your communities. 

FAIR CHANCE

AZ PLEDGE
America is the Incarceration Nation, and the way we treat our formerly incarcerated citizens is taking a huge toll on our communities and economy. Help us eliminate hiring barriers for Arizonans who have been to prison.

FORMER INMATE

RESOURCES
We know how hard it is to return to life after prison. It might seem like many doors are shut for you, but we’re here to help. Explore resources for finding jobs, securing housing and adjusting for a life of success and second chances. Welcome home. 

JOIN THE

MOVEMENT
To create real solutions in our Incarceration Nation, we need a cultural shift. We must eliminate the stigma associated with incarceration, for the sake of our communities and our country. Join the movement by donating and becoming an advocate for change. 
Join the movement today.