Our Mission for Redemption

A re-entry initiative empowering formerly incarcerated individuals, including U.S. Military veterans and justice-impacted community members, to rebuild their lives with dignity, support, and opportunity.

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Transforming Lives

Together, we break the cycles of incarceration by fostering empowerment and community support for individuals and their families.

The Reality in Maryland

The data shows why reentry support matters.

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Maryland incarcerates about 475 people per 100,000 residents, one of the highest rates compared to other democratic nations.

Source: Prison Policy Initiative

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More than 83,000 people are booked into Maryland jails each year.

Source: Prison Policy Initiative

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Over 94,000 Maryland residents are under correctional control — including prison, jail, probation, or parole.

Source: Prison Policy Initiative

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Maryland’s three-year recidivism rate is about 40%, meaning nearly half of returning citizens re-enter the system within 3 years.

Source: Criminon / Maryland DPSCS reporting

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Only 7 counties in Maryland have structured reentry service programs for returning citizens.

Source: Criminon / Maryland DPSCS reporting

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Employment remains a major barrier — just 35–38% of formerly incarcerated individuals are employed four years after release.

Source: Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS)

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Maryland recently created a Task Force on Returning Citizens to expand statewide reentry services, housing support, and employment pathways.

Source: Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS)

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