A New Beginning

Empowering Lives Through Meaningful Conversations

Welcome to American Volunteers for the Second Chance Initiative

Restoring Lives Through Conversation and Education

The American Volunteers for the Second Chance Project is a national initiative dedicated to helping formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives through the healing power of meaningful conversations and education. We believe in the power of resilience education and purpose to transform lives.

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Our Mission

Empowering formerly incarcerated individuals through good conversations and education.

A group of diverse individuals engaged in a meaningful conversation in a supportive environment.
A group of diverse individuals engaged in a meaningful conversation in a supportive environment.
A mentor and mentee sharing a moment of connection and understanding in a community setting.
A mentor and mentee sharing a moment of connection and understanding in a community setting.

Our Programs

Empowering journeys of resilience, purpose, and reintegration.

A group of diverse individuals sharing stories in a supportive circle.
A group of diverse individuals sharing stories in a supportive circle.
A mentor guiding a participant through a meaningful conversation.
A mentor guiding a participant through a meaningful conversation.
Mentorship

Guiding individuals toward personal growth and self-discovery.

Dialogue Circles

Creating safe spaces for open and honest conversations.

Our Impact

What We Have Done