What Is RED?
Rehabilitation Enables Dreams (RED) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and restorative justice organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. RED’s mission is keeping people out of the criminal justice system – permanently – through programs that enhance the social, financial, and civic literacy of individuals referred to court.
We offer a 12-month Restorative Justice Curriculum that is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to leave the court system and reenter society as thriving members of the community.
What Is RED?
Rehabilitation Enables Dreams (RED) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and restorative justice organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. RED’s mission is keeping people out of the criminal justice system – permanently – through programs that enhance the social, financial, and civic literacy of individuals referred to court.
We offer a 12-month Restorative Justice Curriculum that is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to leave the court system and reenter society as thriving members of the community.
What’s Wrong With This Picture?
The United States consists of only 5% of the worlds population and nearly 25% of its incarcerated population. In 2015 we spent $85 Billion on prisons and jails. The number of people incarcerated in the U.S. has grown from 200k in 1972 to over 2.2 Million today. These numbers are unacceptable and RED is here to provide solutions that lower crime while providing individuals who would otherwise not have the opportunity, the chance to lead lives of purpose.
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The United States has 5% of the world’s population, but nearly 25% of its incarcerated population.
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Our spending on jails and prisons reached $85 billion in 2015, an increase of 1000% from the $7.4 billion spent in 1975.
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In 1972, there were only 200,000 people incarcerated in the United States. Today that number has grown to 2.2 million.
“There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river [and] we need to go upstream and find out why they are falling in.” – Desmond Tutu
The 4 Pillars of Our RED Program
What is Recidivism? Recidivism refers to the tendency for the formerly incarcerated to relapse into criminal activity after a first conviction. Recidivists are also known as repeat offenders. RED’s curriculum is structured to develop a student’s social, civic, and financial literacy through task-oriented learning, engaging workshops, interactive educational modules and a mentor to coach them through the entire program. Each of these four pillars contribute to the growth of our participants that extends far beyond the RED program.
The 4 Pillars of Our RED Program
Civic Participation
By providing knowledge on how to actively participate & initiate change within your community, our program participants learn to grow as individuals while contributing to the greater good.
Social Strength
Through the development of cognitive, emotional and intellectual capabilities each of our participants develop the personal compassion and character to be the best version of themselves.
Financial Literacy
With thorough lessons on banking processes, income budgeting, credit, and more, we empower our participants with the financial literacy necessary to move towards financial freedom.
Personal Mentorship
By establishing & maintaining solid relationships with a mentor they can relate to & grow through, our participants find the trust & motivation needed to get & stay on the right path.
Our Valued Partners & Supporters
Making a Difference One Life at a Time
Past participants that have successfully completed our 12-month RED Restorative Justice program.
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Our 2022 Program Graduates
Making a Difference One Life at a Time
Past participants that have successfully completed our 12-month RED Restorative Justice program.
Watch their videos by clicking here.
Become a Mentor
RED is always looking for dedicated individuals to help us guide our program participants in a meaningful way.
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If you or your organization would like to partner with RED to help increase our impact we would love to hear from you.
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Learn about the impact we’re making in the lives of those fighting to overcome the challenges of recidivism.
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Impact in Your Inbox
Learn about the impact we’re making in the lives of those fighting to overcome the challenges of recidivism. Stay up-to-date on our latest efforts, and find out how you can help. Sign up now to join our community of change-makers.