RISE Academy: Restoring Lives. Rebuilding Communities.
Restoring Lives. Rebuilding Communities.
RISE Academy extends our mission of empowerment through enrichment to incarcerated and justice-impacted individuals. Through restorative justice education, personal development, and life-skills training, participants gain the tools to build confidence, strengthen character, embrace accountability, and prepare for successful community reintegration.
Our goal is simple: Help individuals recognize their worth, take ownership of their future, and create lasting positive change.
RISE Academy: Measuring Success and Reducing Recidivism
Our Goal: 70% of RISE Academy participants will not be rearrested within 18 months of release.
Reporting Period: October 2025 – September 2026
Program Results:
- 61 participants released
- 4 participants rearrested following release
- 57 participants (93.4%) with no reported rearrest
- 6.6% reported rearrest rate
Impact Statement
During the 2025–2026 reporting period, RISE Academy served 61 participants, with only four verified rearrests following release. This represents 93.4% of participants with no rearrest, exceeding our 70% target based on currently available data.
These results highlight the promise of restorative justice education, personal accountability, and life-skills development in supporting successful community reintegration.
Our Commitment: Empowering individuals to make positive choices, strengthen families, and build safer communities.
RISE Academy Success Story: Meet Daniel!
385 Days Clean, Sober, and Thriving!
At Truly Valued, we believe that everyone deserves an opportunity for growth, restoration, and a brighter future.
Meet Daniel, one of our first RISE Academy graduates, who is celebrating an incredible milestone: 385 days clean and sober and successful graduation from Drug Court!
Daniel’s journey reflects the power of resilience, accountability, and personal transformation. His commitment to positive change is an inspiring reminder that our past does not define our future.
Through RISE Academy, Truly Valued empowers justice-impacted individuals with the tools to build confidence, strengthen character, make positive decisions, and successfully reintegrate into their communities.
Daniel’s success is a reminder of why this work matters.
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