Our Impactful Programs

Through deep empathy and a message of healing and hope, we address repair of trauma, harm, marginalization, and institutionalization. Our programs span prevention to reentry and foster holistic restoration through the offering of practical skills, emotional support, and safe community. We recognize the worth and potential of every human being and honor the wisdom of those with lived experience.

In-Prison Programs

Our flagship program designed specifically for transitional age youth, providing a catalyst for self-discovery, leadership opportunities, and community building. A UCLA Luskin School of Social Work Assessment concluded that Junior Mentors provides “a meaningful change-eliciting experience.” Since 2018, we’ve impacted lives through this program at Valley State Prison and beyond.
A variety of training programs created for peer mentors culminating in our year-long, intensive Restorative Mentor Training Program. A weekend Peer Mentor Workshop Program is also offered to embrace those who may not be ready to commit to the year-long experience, while it deepens the insight of those that do. Through a mentorship model grounded in key restorative values such as mutual respect, care, trust, responsibility and relationship, participants can embrace a new way of being and connecting.
An insight-oriented, evidence-based, creative curriculum deeply rooted in restorative principles. The Sanctuary Program is specifically targeted for transitional age youth, facilitating a deeper understanding of harm experienced and caused, and focused on repairing that harm through increased accountability and empathy.
A platform for basketball games between the incarcerated population and teams from the outside as well as an experience in community building, camaraderie, and leadership. Hoop Valley is designed by formerly incarcerated ReEvolution facilitators who participated in San Quentin’s longstanding basketball program and were featured in the Fox documentary, Q Ball. This program particularly appeals to people with a love of sports who are not traditionally interested in programming. It is often the first encounter that participants have with programming, leading to more opportunities for growth and self-actualization.

Bridge to Reentry Programs

A vital part of preparing for successful reentry, offering in-person community reintegration planning, resources, advocacy, and follow-up for individuals within six months of release.
A warm welcome home with a supportive ride from prison to arrival in the community, providing a safe space for individuals to prepare for their next chapter with someone who has been through the journey. Sharing first experiences with a driver who’s previously taken the ride allows fears and hopes about this upcoming chapter to be explored and provides healing moments for driver and passenger alike.
On a limited basis, advising and representing individuals appearing before the Board of Parole Hearings.

Reentry Initiatives &
Community Building

Inspiring youth through mentorship from those with lived experience, offering alternatives, wisdom and hope for deep growth and possibilities.
Comprehensive reentry support tailored to each individual’s needs, from job preparation to housing assistance and more. We take a holistic, client-centered approach to reentry that is focused on improving the well-being of community members with complex needs through primary ongoing case management.
Emotional support circles to foster healing, create community, and ease the integration process for individuals and families.
Family Dinner - Our signature monthly meal and circle, Family Dinner, welcomes new members of the community home as it provides a safe space for continuing processing and support for all community members.
Women of Wisdom - A support group for formerly incarcerated women led by formerly incarcerated women for encouragement, empowerment, and connection. We co-create a space where women can openly discuss their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Through peer support and guidance, we foster emotional growth, resilience, and the cultivation of a resource network.
Skill-building and emotional healing workshops, including credit management, technical training, creative arts therapy and more, coupled with offerings of outdoor and cultural experiences, such as museum visits and our surfing days, foster connection and promote holistic reintegration.
Individualized mental health services to support emotional and psychological well-being, providing compassionate support and utilizing trauma-informed practices to address post-incarceration challenges. We have on staff an associate clinical social worker, substance use disorder counselors, and a peer support specialist.
In-house consultation opportunities in tandem with case management for legal support and referrals in a variety of reintegration areas, including parole conditions and family issues.