The RISE Academy: Restoring Lives. Rebuilding Communities.
Restoring Lives. Rebuilding Communities.
The RISE Academy is a restorative justice initiative that reduces reincarceration and rebuilds community trust by equipping incarcerated individuals with essential life skills—including conflict resolution, accountability, impulse control, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking.
Our approach is not just about rehabilitation—it’s about transformation. It’s about restoring trust and creating pathways for healing, growth, and reintegration.
🔍 Our Core Principles
R – Restoring Trust
We help rebuild relationships harmed by past actions through accountability practices and consistent follow-through.
I – Involving Stakeholders
We ensure that everyone affected—returning citizens, families, victims, and community members—has a voice in the restoration process.
S – Supporting Accountability
We empower individuals to take ownership of their choices by setting goals, tracking progress, and committing to personal growth.
E – Empowering Communities
We strengthen community capacity to support successful reintegration and prevent future harm—because healing is a collective effort.
📊 Anticipated Outcomes
(Based on Nurturing Fathers Program results and aligned best practices)
- ✅ 70% reduction in recidivism among participants
- ✅ Measurable improvements in conflict resolution, empathy, communication, and decision-making
- ✅ Restoration of personal and community relationships through active reconciliation and accountability
🌍 Community Impact
- 🔒 Enhances community safety by breaking cycles of incarceration
- 🤝 Engages families, victims, and stakeholders in the healing process
- 🌱 Creates opportunity for returning citizens to give back—fostering long-term resilience, restoration, and collective growth
The RISE Academy is more than a program—it’s a second chance.
A chance to repair what’s been broken. To build what’s been missing. And to rise together, stronger than before.
RISE Academy: Inaugural Cohort Results Are In
We’re proud to share the powerful outcomes of our first RISE Academy cohort—a restorative justice journey grounded in growth, accountability, and transformation.
This voluntary program empowers incarcerated individuals with the tools they need to rebuild their lives and contribute meaningfully to their communities. And the results speak for themselves:
- ✅ 60% Completion Rate
6 out of 10 participants completed the program—exceeding national averages for voluntary correctional education programs. - 📚 7+ Point Learning Gains
Participants showed measurable improvement in key areas like emotional intelligence, decision-making, and communication. - 🎯 20+ Point Goal Achievement
Beyond learning, participants actively applied what they gained—setting and achieving significant personal goals. - 💬 100% Post-Release Engagement
Every participant who was released remained engaged with our support network—a testament to lasting connection and trust. - 🤝 Successful Community Integration
All graduates were paired with mentors and connected to resources, promoting smoother reentry and long-term success.
Thanks to the support of our partners, donors, and community, these individuals are not just getting second chances—they’re making the most of them.
Together, we’re creating real, restorative pathways forward.