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Apr 25, 20243 min read
Healthy Reintegration Part 3: Support & Partnerships
Our hope at Better Life is that having clarity around a REINTEGRATION STRUCTURE AND SYSTEM answers many of your questions and gives you conf


Feb 1, 20247 min read
Healthy Reintegration Part 2: System
In this edition, we will look at SYSTEM. In other words, what works within the STRUCTURE of Reintegration to make the process function effec


Nov 23, 20235 min read
Healthy Reintegration Part 1: Structure
This past summer (2023), we developed a new set of Faith Community Reintegration videos for individuals and faith communities providing rein


Jun 9, 20231 min read
Healing Childhood Trauma Resource
As we continue our series on the impact of trauma, we recognize we have all experienced varying degrees of trauma. The Smart Family Podcast—


Jan 30, 20233 min read
Numbers, Trauma, and Healing
As we head into a brand new year, I was curious to look back on the level of reintegration support provided by the Better Life Team and our

Sep 15, 20222 min read
Resources for Addiction Support
One of the ongoing challenges that offenders and paroles face is the battle against addiction. Here's a resource to help you support others:


May 20, 20211 min read
Metamorphosis: My path to transformation
I am excited to present a book by a long-time friend Better Life staff have had the pleasure to know. Yves Réal Côté has written his...


Jan 21, 20211 min read
Referrals & Reintegration Partners
In FCRP Part 2, we mentioned that there can be other reintegration pathways better suited to the particular needs of an individual, and...

Oct 15, 20201 min read
Better Life on Video
We've prepared this video to highlight Better Life's work, vision, and invitation in lieu of our usual Vision Night and live fundraising...


Oct 2, 20203 min read
The Faith Community: FCRPs Part 3
Better Life has a clear and intentional pathway for supporting an offender in their desire to experience healthy reintegration...


Sep 10, 20201 min read
#ThrowbackThursday with Sheriff Judd
Yes, this comes from a different context, a different country, BUT it illustrates the difference, the hope, the potential that we can...


Sep 1, 20204 min read
FCRP Part 2
Where the process of engagement begins and what the significant steps of the process are—including how volunteers can get involved


Aug 1, 20203 min read
Faith Community Reintegration 101
Over the past weeks, I have had many encouraging conversations with individuals and churches about the work of Better Life Integration...


Jun 1, 20201 min read
Dreaming for a Renewed Life—Bob Goff at San Quentin
For the past year, Bob and friends have been regularly visiting the inmates at San Quentin State Prison just north of San Francisco....


May 1, 20201 min read
Informational Brochure
A printable informational/promotional resource: Download printable PDF


May 1, 20201 min read
Care Recipient Poster
A printable informational/promotional resource that can be shared with care recipients or posted in appropriate venues:
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