MPI celebrates Second Chance Month, a time to raise awareness about the barriers facing roughly 1 in 3 adults with a criminal record.

Initiated by Prison Fellowship in 2017, this observance focuses on unlocking opportunities for successful reentry, reducing recidivism, and highlighting the need for second chances in employment, housing, and education.

Explore some of our Second Chance stories below.

Launching the Next Generation of Leaders: The 2026 Management and Supervision Fellowship Begins
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Meet Patricia Hilliard, a Pillar of Peace in West Garfield Park
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CVI Professionals Provide Strength and Support to Incarcerated Women’s Group
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Meet ‘Peace Portraits’ Honoree Rafi Peterson
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Streets, Beatz, & Peace Podcast:
The Realities of Re-entry
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City of Chicago Launches First-Ever Center for Formerly Incarcerated Women
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Director Joseph Mapp speaks at Teamwork Englewood at a press conference announcing the new City of Chicago Office of Re-Entry.
Chicago Launches Office of Re-Entry with Director Joseph Mapp Leading the Charge
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