inside circle
WE BUILD TRANSFORMATIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR SYSTEM-IMPACTED YOUTH AND ADULTS TO HEAL, FIND PURPOSE, AND BUILD MEANINGFUL LIVES OF SERVICE.
Our work, works. Since its inception in 1996, thousands of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals have participated in Inside Circle’s healing circles.
our impact
The transformative environments we create for the justice- impacted to rediscover their humanity, to heal and find purpose, generate massive internal shifts that lead to tangible results, improving the lives of those inside and in communities. Participants have achieved remarkable progress in developing insight, empathy, accountability and resilience.
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FELT AS IF THEY BENEFITED FROM INSIDE CIRCLE
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DROPPED ONE TO THREE SECURITY LEVELS
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RETURNED TO PRISON WITHIN THREE YEARS OF RELEASE
WHAT WE DO
Our work is to create and hold the space that transforms people, lives, and communities. Whether inside or outside prisons, the work is the same: to build true, authentic relationship within yourself, and with your community.
eldra jackson
inside circle executive director
Inside Circle was started by individuals who were tired of…killing. They were tired of dying. People who were tired of hurting other people… People who wanted to find a way to live, to love. To be able to cry and not be judged for it.
EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY
TUNE INTO OUR PODCAST
The Inside Circle Podcast is a monthly conversation with leaders from all walks of life. These no-holds-barred, often emotional, always insightful conversations broaden the concept of personal transformation beyond easy slogans and snippet-length advice.
In short, the Inside Circle Podcast is a monthly exercise in finding freedom, recognizing that not all prisons have walls.
Tune in HERE. Subscribe. Listen to past episodes.
EXPERIENCE OUR FILM
We invite you to take in the award-winning documentary, THE WORK, about our impact in Folsom State Prison. Watch for free and get the stories behind the film on Topic. Interested in hosting a screening and panel discussion? Contact us today.
Inside Circle is a safe space where you can be authentic, drop your guard, drop your mask and speak your truth, work through your trauma and become a healed individual.
get involved
Supporting Inside Circle means investing in the transformation of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals through healing and personal growth.
You can contribute to this vital mission by donating, attending events, signing up to be a penpal, or booking a keynote speaker.
DONATE
Support our movement to humanize and change the face of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people.
EVENTS
The best way to stay connected to us, or to learn more about our work is to attend an event. We invite you to join us.
PENPALS
Letter writing may seem like a small act, but it can have a big impact for everyone involved. Click below to learn more or sign up.
SPEAKING
Eldra Jackson is a skilled facilitator and powerful, sought after keynote speaker whose TedTalk has 1.6+ million views.
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