Second Chance Stories

Give Hope, Inspire Others, Change Lives

Do You Believe in Second Chances?

Are you a returning citizen, or do you have a family member who received a second chance? Does your organization provide second chance opportunities? Your story can inspire individuals as they embark on their reentry journey. Help us spread hope and encouragement to others who face the challenges of reentry.

Share Your Story – Write it or Record It

We want to hear your reentry success story. You can write it or record it. Fill out the information below and choose your format.

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Question 1 of 11

Tell us a little about your background/childhood.(Required)

What led up to your incarceration?(Required)

Did you have any previous enounters with the law? (If yes, please explain)(Required)

Yes

Previous encounters details:(Required)

How much prison/jail time did you serve?(Required)

Did you participate in any reentry programming in prison/jail? (If so, what was it?)(Required)

Yes

Previous reentry details:(Required)

What was your biggest challenge when you were released?(Required)

What kind of help did did you receive to overcome the challenge?(Required)

Who is your support network?(Required)

What is your advice to others being released?(Required)

If you could go back in time and give yourself advice, what would it be?(Required)

Have you used any of the resources on this website? (If, yes, please let us know which ones)(Required)

Yes

Which resources did you utilize?(Required)

Video

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If your story is easier to tell in video, simply upload your video here.

Here are some questions you can answer in your video:

Tell us a little about your background/childhood.
What led up to your incarceration?
Did you have any previous enounters with the law? (If yes, please explain, how much prison/jail time did you serve?)
Did you participate in any reentry programming in prison/jail? (If so, what was it?)
What was your biggest challenge when you were released?
What kind of help did did you receive to overcome the challenge?
Who is your support network?
What is your advice to others being released?
If you could go back in time and give yourself advice, what would it be?
Have you used any of the resources on this website? (If, yes, please let us know which ones)
Which resources did you utilize?

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