For The People

Breaking News! @nytimes just featured a story on Dena—the first woman to come home from prison through our "Together Home" initiative. 💜 We're expanding across the country so more people like Dena can return home. Read the article here: tinyurl.com/womenftp

We love staying connected with the people we've helped bring home. Nothing compares to seeing them thriving and stopping by the office to say hi.💛

📣 Did you know D.C. passed a #CleanSlate law in 2022? Thanks to tireless advocates like @dcjusticelab, the Second Chance Amendment Act is now unlocking real #SecondChances for people across the District. 🧠 Learn more in our newest update! cleanslateinitiative.org/updates/steps-…

Once a prosecutor for the SF District Attorney’s Office, Hillary Blout has shifted her focus to helping people rebuild their lives after prison. Know a changemaker in your community? Nominate them at kpix.com/icon cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/n…

BREAKING HUGE WIN! 🚨 New York just announced that phone calls will soon be FREE in New York prisons, bringing around $13 million in relief annually to incarcerated people and their families. The new policy is expected to go into effect on August 1st. Spread the news!

At @jfftweets's Horizons conference, @johnlegend explained why second chance hiring is more than a moral imperative — it’s a smart strategy for building stronger businesses & safer communities. youtu.be/NKL9BbJDIxk?si…

After 20 years in prison Keiana received her second chance. She looks forward to finishing the college degree she’s been working on now that she’s home.

📰 NEW in @hrdive: President & CEO of @GoodwillIntl Steven Preston on why #SecondChanceHiring strengthens businesses and communities — and how Goodwill's reentry program is fueling shared success. Read more at hrdive.com/news/second-ch….

People with disabilities are failed by the criminal legal system time & time again. After disproportionate contact with law enforcement, unaccommodating courts, and unequipped jails, thousands with disabilities are locked up in state prisons on a given day.

On #InternationalJusticeDay, we’re reminded that second chances make families whole & communities stronger. Through Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing, 1,000+ people have a second chance at freedom. Many are still waiting. 📩 Join us: mailchi.mp/fortheppl/news…

A steady job makes success after prison or jail possible. That’s why employment stability is 1 of 5 measures every state should track to improve reentry. Is your state tracking the right data? bit.ly/44vwPuY #Reentry2030

.@GoodwillIntl CEO Steve Preston champions second chance employment and the power of proven reentry programs. Since 2016, one Goodwill initiative has helped reduce first-year recidivism to just 5% — far below the 40% national average. Learn more: hrdive.com/news/second-ch…

We commend @USFederalPrison Director for his commitment to fully implementing the bipartisan First Step Act 👏 📢 Let’s keep advancing second chances. fortheppl.org/news-blog/ftp-…

Thrilled to share that our partners at @forthepplorg have been featured in the New York Times for their Together Home initiative that's dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges incarcerated women face and support in facilitating the safe release of women from prison.

“A @MichiganDOC report says the rate of [people] being returned to state prisons is at an all-time low. … The report found roughly 2 in 10 [people on parole] are returned to prison within that time frame.” #Michigan #Recidivism Read @Michigan_Public: michiganpublic.org/criminal-justi…

Urge Congress to support this bill today! The Second Chance Reauthorization Act aims to give those who have served their time a leg up. It would extend vital reentry grant programs in addition to expanding services for things like substance use disorder treatment. These vital…

A grilled cheese shop in @CityMinneapolis serves up some unique options, but it’s also serving as a #secondchance for formerly incarcerated people looking to rebuild their lives. pulse.ly/ayhmban3y9

BREAKING: @KPIXtv recognized our work with an Icon Award! 🎉 "I met so many people that would be better in our community giving back, than languishing, wasting away in prison" - @hillaryblout Thank you to @SharonKPIX for shining a light on this issue. cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/n…

When society gives up on people, unconditional love is often the last thing they expect. At Homeboy Industries, unconditional love and support has become a foundational element of their rehabilitative process. Tom Vozzo, CEO of @HomeboyInd, shares with @taratrask how second and…

New @FWDus data finds mass incarceration is costing families with incarcerated loved ones nearly $350B/year. Read this powerful @npr story highlighting FWD’s latest research and the individuals most impacted by the financial shock of mass incarceration. loom.ly/0zoZuwA

Alwin came home after 21 years in prison. Now he & Debra are finalists for @Variety America’s Favorite Couple. We're inspired by Alwin's transformation and love story ❤️ 🏆Vote to help them win $20K for their first home americasfavcouple.org/2025/alwin-and…