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At Bending the Bars,

We believe a past mistake should not define someone’s future. We support incarcerated individuals, returning citizens, youth, and families with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to rebuild their lives and move forward with purpose

Our Mission

Bending the Bars, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to criminal justice and prison reform by supporting incarcerated individuals, victims, and at-risk youth through early release advocacy, reentry assistance, restorative healing, community education, and youth prevention programs that dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline and promote equity, accountability, and transformation.

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