Welcome To Lives Worthy of Purpose

Lives Worthy of Purpose is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending recidivism. Our mission is to shift institutional culture from one of punishment to one that promotes growth, healing, and positive values. Our focus is to instill a sense of self-worth, purpose, and meaning in the lives of the incarcerated population by offering a variety of rehabilitation programs. We aim to promote successful reintegration into society.

Programs that prioritize community-building tend to reduce rule violations and increase rehabilitation efforts. It has been proven that incarcerated individuals housed in supportive environments are more likely to engage in self-reflection and take responsibility for their actions, moving past feelings of victimhood toward a genuine desire for change. Studies have also shown that a positive institutional culture can improve quality of life and reduce stress for correctional officers and staff alike.

Our organization does not only offer new and revised programs, but also brings in teachers, counselors, at-risk youth advocates, community leaders, and other professionals to provide programs, workshops, seminars, and additional services and resources to the incarcerated population. We are dedicated to the restructuring of rehabilitation and the beautification of California’s correctional institutions and juvenile justice system.