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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You can check out our micro lessons and get a glimpse of the FREE resources available to correctional staff members: https://t.co/62pWMi7i50 Read More
Play a role in your community by helping to mentor and provide a sense of family. We believe community engagement is vital for the long-term success of those transitioning back into our communities. Learn more about what we're doing in the community: https://t.co/FvWFM7dto7 Read More
Are you someone who works in corrections? Check out our FREE Values Based Wellness resources at https://t.co/jpKOrajKJg Read More
We're on a mission to make prison a place of transformation. Learn more and get involved by visiting https://t.co/0v8H3opWzR 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
You can check out our micro lessons and get a glimpse of the FREE resources available to correctional staff members: https://t.co/62pWMi7i50 Read More
Play a role in your community by helping to mentor and provide a sense of family. We believe community engagement is vital for the long-term success of those transitioning back into our communities. Learn more about what we're doing in the community: https://t.co/FvWFM7dto7 Read More
Are you someone who works in corrections? Check out our FREE Values Based Wellness resources at https://t.co/jpKOrajKJg Read More
We're on a mission to make prison a place of transformation. Learn more and get involved by visiting https://t.co/0v8H3opWzR 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
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