Healing Broken Circles created and, for 14 years, ran an only-one-of-its-kind Community Center inside prison where our programs and unique creative events had an extensive impact and reach, supported healthy community integration, and shifted public understanding of the criminal legal system. Shuttered in 2020 due to the pandemic and by decision of the prison system, LifeLine seeded an alternative to prison inside prison, one based on healing, restoration. opportunity and community.
LifeLine in Prison
20K+
Individuals served through 20+ programs--from yoga to software development to theater--and public events that connect those inside and outside the walls
11
total in prison TEDx events and the first ever TEDx in an adult prison in the world
11
"Coding in the Clink" hackathons pairing
outside & inside coders
40
City and county prosecutors learn from people in prison about conflict resolution and creativity during a day of connection and empathy
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Healing Broken Circles specializes in creating transformative models that foster safe, learning & healing environments where individuals—regardless of their circumstances—can learn, create, heal, contribute, and grow, leading to greater individual and community well-being.
Our work in prison created safer environments, a more positive prison culture. and reduced recidivism.
“The opportunities presented to this population are transformational. This should be a national model of rehabilitation and healing in adult and juvenile corrections.”
— Mark Freado, director of Growing Edge and internationally recognized specialist in interventions for at-risk populations
“I often think that if I had Healing Broken Circles programming before coming to prison, I wouldn’t be here to begin with.”
“The information is invaluable to operate in 'real' life and you don’t get it in school and most
don't in the home.”
“The things I've learned in this space are life changing. Community changing. World changing.”
“I feel my Spanish classes and yoga experience will help me much in getting a better job and relaxing more. Thank you!”
“I always learn each time we have class. If it’s only a little or a lot.”
“I learned how to productively help raise my daughter even from prison”
“Helluva learning experience!”
“This is a good program. Keep it going.”
“We get so much more in results for every dollar that we donate to Healing Broken Circles than any other organization. No other organization comes close to the value of our donation dollar.”
— Cecilia and Tom Kloecker
LifeLine 2020 Staff
Andrew Beckman
Mario Marrow
Wayne Snitzkey
Eugene Blakely
Nasir Owens
Jason Thompson
Pierre Cabell
Michael Powell
Adam Wetterhan
Jo Dee Davis
Anselmo Rangel
Redd Fowler
Dan Royston
Kendra Hovey
Sue Sabo
Matt Hutzler
