What We Do:
Transforming Lives
Our work is rooted in a powerful conviction: healing is possible for everyone, including those who have committed serious harm. Through comprehensive legal advocacy and reentry support, we are supporting the transformation of people impacted by extreme prison sentences. We help bridge the gap between serving time and living it, creating pathways to healing and restoration for those impacted by mass incarceration.
Our Approach to Healing
We believe in the power of human dignity and the capacity for transformative change. Our trauma-informed practice:
- Acknowledges the impact of trauma on behavior and decision-making
- Creates safe spaces for healing and growth
- Empowers individuals to reclaim their narratives
- Builds resilience and self-determination through community support
- Centers dignity in every interaction
Comprehensive Services
Legal Advocacy
- Specialized parole representation and support for individuals navigating New Mexico’s discretionary parole process
- Legal advocacy for parole clients facing reentry barriers
- Parole violation support and prevention
Healing-Centered Support
- Trauma-informed case management and reentry services
- Behavioral health referrals for clients and their loved ones
- Peer healing and support groups
- Family healing and support groups
- Reentry planning and resource navigation
- Community building inside and outside prison
System Change
- Advancing trauma-informed parole board reform
- Developing healing-centered policy solutions for everyone impacted by violence and harm
- Professional training and education around parole advocacy best practices
- Building a coalition to create a more supportive reentry community in New Mexico
- Supporting community and peer-led restorative justice practices