From Fishing Poles to Forest Trails: Progression Through Service in Washington
At Brownstone Reentry Center, correctional culture change means turning everyday acts of service into opportunities for residents to build skills, strengthen community connections, and prepare for life after incarceration.
The Moth x Amend: Inspiring Change
Hear directly from correctional staff, healthcare providers, and formerly incarcerated people about the impact of our work.
A Superintendent Leads Rehabilitation Through Humanization and Mentorship
The harsh and often dehumanizing approach in many U.S. prisons can have negative impacts on both incarcerated people and prison staff, while leaving little room for rehabilitation. But a different way is possible.
From Strict CO to Passionate Advocate for Humane Treatment
The prison environment can be dehumanizing, traumatic, and overwhelming both for prison staff and for people who are incarcerated. But a different way is possible, as evidenced by the personal and professional transformation of Corrections Sergeant Kabrina Riley, who co-developed a new program at the Washington Corrections Center for Women in partnership with Amend.
From Skeptic to Changemaker: A Story of Leadership and Transformation
Meet Jorrell Hicks, who discovered the power of human connection and his own potential to inspire lasting change through Cell2Cell, a program developed by Amend in partnership with the Washington DOC.
Building Trust and Breaking Isolation
Meet Mr. Bango, a peer mentor working to help other people who are incarcerated build trust and engage with the Resource Team.
Restoring Human Connection After Years of Isolation
Mr. Gomez lived idly in a solitary confinement prison cell, isolated from the prison’s general population, for most of his 14-year sentence. In his final year of incarceration, his experience changed dramatically after engagement with the Resource Team.