Fourth Purpose Foundation
Make Prison a place of Transformation
Our Purpose
Almost two million people are incarcerated in the United States, and 95% of everyone who is serving a sentence is getting out at some point. These returning citizens come home to our communities as our new neighbors. To give them the best chance at success, our mission is to make prison a place of transformation.
Inmate Resources
In prisons, we provide inmates with inspiring programming, relationships, and resources they need so they can live with meaning and purpose while re-entering society.
Staff Resources
We are also deeply committed to the corrections workforce. We provide thought-provoking innovative tools and training that is designed to help staff perform their duties in ways that lead to a healthier workplace culture, and better staff and inmate outcomes.
Community Resources
We engage the community in the true mission of corrections: To enhance public safety and prevent any future crimes. We partner with businesses, educators, faith-based organizations, and social service providers to increase private sector participation.
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Invest in your future neighbors. It's our mission to #MakePrisonaPlaceofTransformation. https://t.co/yWGsNOcdo5 Read More
What is hypervigilance, and how does it affect our corrections staff? Dr. Kristi Anderson is hosting VBW training to touch on this and more in March. Register here if interested: https://t.co/sGkGHBgVPU Read More
This coming March, Dr. Kristi Anderson is hosting Values-Based Wellness instructor training. If you’re interested in attending, register using this link: To book the hotel, follow this link: https://t.co/D5oIrIU5Nn https://t.co/hJEFFpqk9b Read More
The reformation of the inmate has always been at the forefront of the American corrections system. On January 12th, Dr. Kristi Anderson will be hosting a Zoom webinar all about A Vision for Public Safety. Sign up link: https://t.co/zQ7aShrW2R Read More
Understanding the history of prisons and corrections in the United States is essential in ultimately understanding A Vision for Public Safety. #MakingPrisonAPlaceofTransformation #Corrections #AVisionforPublicSafety https://t.co/lFAWeEJB7y Read More
Our January 12th Zoom webinar with Dr. Kristi Anderson regarding a Vision for Public Safety is on January 12th at 1 pm EST. Sign up here: https://t.co/NkMNthjava Read More
The corrections workforce chronically struggles with role conflict, job stress, burnout, and poor recruitment. A Vision for Public Safety defines the lack of a clear vision for the role of corrections. We offer a full course regarding VPS on our website: https://t.co/3uzW3Zn9sJ Read More
Familiarizing oneself with Values Based Wellness opens up a more compassionate view of the corrections workforce. The video below shows how you can access our website's free VBW courses and other resources. https://t.co/hhcpgKGEDt Read More
Invest in your future neighbors. It's our mission to #MakePrisonaPlaceofTransformation. https://t.co/yWGsNOcdo5 Read More
What is hypervigilance, and how does it affect our corrections staff? Dr. Kristi Anderson is hosting VBW training to touch on this and more in March. Register here if interested: https://t.co/sGkGHBgVPU Read More
This coming March, Dr. Kristi Anderson is hosting Values-Based Wellness instructor training. If you’re interested in attending, register using this link: To book the hotel, follow this link: https://t.co/D5oIrIU5Nn https://t.co/hJEFFpqk9b Read More
The reformation of the inmate has always been at the forefront of the American corrections system. On January 12th, Dr. Kristi Anderson will be hosting a Zoom webinar all about A Vision for Public Safety. Sign up link: https://t.co/zQ7aShrW2R Read More
Understanding the history of prisons and corrections in the United States is essential in ultimately understanding A Vision for Public Safety. #MakingPrisonAPlaceofTransformation #Corrections #AVisionforPublicSafety https://t.co/lFAWeEJB7y Read More
Our January 12th Zoom webinar with Dr. Kristi Anderson regarding a Vision for Public Safety is on January 12th at 1 pm EST. Sign up here: https://t.co/NkMNthjava Read More
The corrections workforce chronically struggles with role conflict, job stress, burnout, and poor recruitment. A Vision for Public Safety defines the lack of a clear vision for the role of corrections. We offer a full course regarding VPS on our website: https://t.co/3uzW3Zn9sJ Read More
Familiarizing oneself with Values Based Wellness opens up a more compassionate view of the corrections workforce. The video below shows how you can access our website's free VBW courses and other resources. https://t.co/hhcpgKGEDt Read More
The Fourth Purpose
From rehabilitation to transformation
The prison system typically has four purposes. The biggest problem is that the fourth purpose—rehabilitation— does not prepare people to leave. That requires transformation. Transforming America’s prisoners requires transforming the way America thinks about prison and its overarching purpose.
Retribution
Incapacitation
Detterence
Transformation
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P.O. Box 2372
KNOXVILLE, TN 37902