Mission
We provide justice system-impacted individuals and families the tools and support they need to be safe and thrive in our communities.
Vision
We envision communities that welcome all people, provide second chances, and create pathways to change.
Values
We believe all people have the capacity to change. We honor the dignity and worth of every individual, engage our participants and employees with compassion, and bring excellence to all we do.
Who We Serve
We walk alongside people who are currently or formerly incarcerated, returning to their communities, on community supervision, and their children and families. We serve people across correctional settings, at our Center for Family Success, and in communities statewide—meeting people where they are through every stage of systems involvement. Our programs span over 21 direct service programs in 26 locations across Oregon, with national and international reach through 3 social entrepreneurial programs.
Meeting people right where they are, at every point of the justice system and beyond.
Supporting People Impacted by the System
Supporting People Impacted by the System
Preventing Entry into the System
Preventing Entry into the System
Navigating the System
Navigating the System
Transitioning From the System
Transitioning From the System
Transforming the System
Transforming the System
Theory of Change
Our Theory of Change serves as a compass—honoring over three decades of walking alongside justice system-impacted individuals and families while pointing toward the horizon of what’s possible. It recognizes that when people receive holistic, responsive support—practical tools, resources, and connection—they build the foundation needed to heal, grow, and thrive.
Grounded in evidence, rooted in lived experience, and guided by hope, our theory reflects who we are and who we are becoming: an organization that aligns every strategy, decision, and action with our north star—safe and thriving communities.

Parenting Inside Out® is an evidence-based cognitive-behavioral parent management skills training program designed to support justice system-involved parents and their children.

The PATHfinder Club creates supportive paths through creative expression for teens whose lives have been impacted by incarceration, detention, and deportation.