Organization:
Voices for a Second Chance
Outreach and Direct Supportive Services in Jails and Prisons
VSC First Responder Services provide individuals comfort knowing help is near and available during incarceration. It is having valuables stored safely. Or it could be notifying loved ones of their detainment as well as alerting an employer or landlord of circumstances. Or sending a message of hope and care with a greeting card or a phone call to stay connected to children and family. Or the assurance of having a trusted counselor to seek guidance and direction. VSC is a necessary and calming extension of community to many incarcerated individuals. For many, they are the consequence - of poverty, crime, homelessness, hunger, and unemployment - the desolation of ignored communities. For many incarcerated individuals, VSC is the pulse to the outside world and their families. For others, VSC is the adhesive that maintains relationships with family and community. Through our services and programs, we work in partnership with individuals to design a plan that garners hope and vision for a successful reintegration.
