Posts by David King

America is the land of the free and the home of the brave, yet millions of our citizens lose their freedom due to incarceration. Reducing recidivism is a top priority for everyone who wholeheartedly embraces the American values of independence, hard work, and freedom. Join us in the fight to reduce recidivism.   Reducing Recidivism…

Did you know that 81% of women in the Texas state corrections system are mothers? What happens after a mom is released from prison? Many vulnerable women fall right back into the same unhealthy patterns that lead to repeated incarceration unless someone steps in to provide loving, practical reentry support. Here’s how you can partner…

Key Takeaways Incarceration for drug-related charges costs Texas taxpayers over $52 million per year. The state of Texas provides a variety of treatment programs intended to reduce recidivism, including S.A.F.P.F. Participants struggle to complete these programs for various practical and logistical reasons. Reentry support from The Way Back reduced clients’ recidivism rate by 13% from…

Watch Kelly’s Story Kelly was incarcerated in April of 2020 and served about two years before being released. Once out of prison, life held many obstacles and challenges for her. Kelly had experienced substance abuse, living in a tent city, and the loss of her family relationships and career. She had been a professional chef…

“….anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.” —Misty Copeland   Everyone needs a support system, regardless of what they are facing in life. Some of us are blessed to have good friends and mentors that we can depend on, while others struggle with a lack of support. For formerly…

“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”—Theodore Roosevelt   The pride and dignity that come from an honest day’s work is something people of all economic levels can relate to. But for those individuals who were formerly incarcerated, getting a good…

When a person goes to prison, he or she isn’t the only person whose life is profoundly changed by the experience. Incarceration has a ripple effect beyond the individual, on his or her family—and community.   According to the National Institute of Justice, family members of incarcerated individuals are often referred to as “hidden victims”—victims…

Anything worth doing is hard, but for individuals attempting to reenter society after incarceration, doing worthwhile things can be even harder. Barriers to healthcare, restrictions on housing and employment options, and a lack of education and support among the community are just a few of the obstacles faced by men and women coming out of…

The desire to build a better future may be nearly universal, but a new life takes time and resources to build, especially when you are reentering society after incarceration. Without proper support, many individuals struggle with recidivism.   Recidivism—the tendency to repeat an offense or relapse into criminal behavior—is sadly common among formerly incarcerated men…

Mental Health Month is a prime opportunity to create awareness of the hard realities faced by those walking the path to reentry who also face mental health challenges, as well as to highlight the resources, solutions, and organizations that are working together to bring hope and healing.   May has been recognized as Mental Health…