From Number to Name to Dignity
Amity Foundation is focused on building community to support justice-involved people in recovery, personal development, and re-entry.
Overview
What We Do
Through our partnership with the California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, Amity Foundation provides in-prison education and rehabilitation programs that lay the groundwork for lasting change. Starting reentry preparation inside leads to stronger outcomes – fewer people returning to prison.
Where We Work
Amity Foundation works inside every California state prison, providing therapeutic communities and reentry programs that give people the tools to build a new life after incarceration. Research shows Amity’s programs cut recidivism in half, turning second chances into stronger families and safer communities.
Who We Serve
Every year we help thousands of men and women in California prisons rebuild their lives, supporting their journey on the path to recovering from past traumas and the root cause that led to their incarceration.
Core Services
- Substance abuse recovery and education
- Mental health care
- Workforce training
- Job placement
- Housing opportunities
Our Approach
Amity Foundation believes healing begins inside each person. Our vision is to transform carceral structures like prisons, jails, and detention centers into places where proven methods are used to support incarcerated people on the path to habilitation and recovery. Through our in-prison programs, we connect with incarcerated individuals – building community by creating space to confront trauma. We lead with an approach that recognizes past trauma and centers on the idea that everyone has the capacity for growth, connection, and transformation regardless of their background or the choices that led them to prison.
Amity Foundation has built a long-standing partnership with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), that is integral to our focus on placing people at the center of the justice system. Our MCRP and FCRP campuses reflect CDCR’s commitment to investing in proven alternatives to incarceration, and the steps we are taking together to advance rehabilitation, accountability, and safer, healthier communities.
Media & Stories
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) produces news stories and blog posts about the latest activities inside their facilities that often feature Amity Foundation’s work.