HELP AFTER PRISON

SISU offers additional programs designed to support individuals at different stages of their journey, as well as opportunities for community members to get involved.

Community Reintegration

Restorative Justice Conferences to address harm and create actionable plans for successful reentry.

Trauma-informed care for healing and self-awareness.
Collaborating with treatment specialists and mental health practitioners.
Goal-setting for education, career, and personal development.
Community Concern Circles to navigate housing, employment, and relationships.

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Additional Programs

Programs that foster connection and solidarity among formerly incarcerated individuals and their communities.

Weekly community meetings for networking and support.
Group events, volunteer projects, and leadership workshops.
Membership community to inspire accountability.

Community-Building Initiatives

Resources and guidance for advancing education and achieving career goals.

Vocational training and certifications in high-demand fields.
Career coaching, mock interviews, and job placement.

Education and Career Planning

A holistic approach to well-being through physical and mental health practices.

Fitness classes, yoga, and guided meditation.
Nutrition workshops and meal-planning guidance.
Support for accessing healthcare and wellness services.

Health and Fitness Programs

Programs that foster connection and solidarity among formerly incarcerated individuals and their communities.

Weekly community meetings for networking and support.
Group events, volunteer projects, and leadership workshops.
Membership community to inspire accountability.

Community-Building Initiatives

About Sisu Freedom Foundation

Sisu Freedom Foundation is built on one core belief: people deserve a real opportunity to rebuild their lives after incarceration.

“Sisu” is a word that represents resilience in the face of adversity. It is the ability to keep moving forward even when the path is difficult. That idea is at the center of everything we do.

Our work focuses on supporting individuals before and after release through structured reentry programs that address real challenges like employment, housing, relationships, and personal growth.

What makes Sisu different is the people behind the work.

Our programs are led by individuals with lived experience by people who have been through incarceration themselves. They understand the realities of reentry firsthand. This creates trust, accountability, and guidance that goes beyond theory.

We partner with institutions, treatment providers, and community organizations to deliver restorative justice practices, trauma-informed support, and practical planning that helps individuals build a clear path forward.

This work matters because reentry is one of the most difficult transitions a person can face. Without support, many individuals struggle

to find stability and opportunity.

Sisu exists to change that.