Incarceration

Incarceration

Eli Adams, Future Fit instructor

Future Fit Program: Building Second Chances Through Workforce

11 hours ago

The Smart Justice District Court Initiative (SJDCI) team at the Hot Springs Convention Center for the annual Stop Overdose Summit

How Smart Justice Services Supports Second Chances

Apr 21, 2026

Zac George, Patrick Meyer, Rebecca Cobb, Brittany Hamilton

We All Need Second Chances: Why We Support Reentry

Apr 20, 2026

Eighteen participants completed intensive training through the Future Fit program at University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College, earning industry recognized credentials including OSHA 10 certification, the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate, and the Future Fit Production Operator and Assembler Certificate.

First Graduates of Recidivism Reduction Pilot Program Celebrated

Feb 19, 2026

Restore Hope Education Director Mike Leach and Executive Director Paul Chapman discuss providing parolees with educational opportunities.

New Reentry Pilot Seeks to Ease Transition After Prison

Jan 12, 2026

Dana Baker, 100 Families Initiative Community Success Manager, leading a breakout session at Jail Resource Day

Hope Behind Bars: Reentry Solutions at Jail Resource Day

Oct 13, 2025

Paul Chapman speaking at the courthouse in Benton County, Arkansas

Commentary: Reentry Week Is A Call for Renewal and Second Chances

Apr 22, 2025

A New Program in White County for Justice-Involved Reentry

A New Program in White County for Justice-Involved Reentry

Feb 28, 2025

Unlocking Academic Success for Incarcerated Individuals

Unlocking Academic Success for Incarcerated Individuals

Feb 05, 2025

Lori Malone, Reentry Program Specialist at Goodwill, and Cassie Swindell, a Career Navigator at Goodwill

Community Focuses on Employment Barriers and Second Chances

Nov 21, 2024

Alternatives to Incarceration and Strategies for Support

Alternatives to Incarceration and Strategies for Support

Sep 10, 2024

100 Families Initiative Client Frederick Young with his commercial driver’s license certification and 100 Families Initiative Client Advocate Kambrei Charles.

After 27 Years in Prison, Frederick Young Breaks Free of the Cycle

Aug 27, 2024

Claire with her mother and her three children.

100 Families Initiative

Community Helps Mother Overcome Cycles of Incarceration

Jul 16, 2024

Left to Right: Little Rock Police Chief Heath Helton, 100 Families Initiative Family Advocate LaShanna Bruce, Johnisha Graham with the Little Rock Police Department, Heather Mahan of MEMS emergency vehicles, Sgt. Douglas Bjork of the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, and 100 Families Initiative Family Advocate Deanna Walderns

Alternatives To Jail For Those Experiencing A Mental Health Crisis

Jul 12, 2024

Arkansas Program Focuses On Higher Education for Prisoners

Arkansas Program Focuses On Higher Education for Prisoners

Feb 23, 2024

Arkansas Attorney General Talks Early Intervention

Arkansas Attorney General Talks Early Intervention

Feb 28, 2023

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