Restoration
Freedom is not the end of the story. Wrongful incarceration can take years, relationships, income, housing stability, identity, health, and opportunity. Restoration means helping rebuild what can be rebuilt.
The Rebuild side of ROAR
ROAR Restoration is envisioned as the nonprofit mission pillar focused on dignity and rebuilding before and after release. Programs should be developed through qualified partners and based on the actual needs of impacted people and families.
Practical Stability
Connections to housing, employment, identification documents, transportation, financial education, technology access, and other practical resources.
Family & Community
Support for rebuilding relationships, navigating family transition, finding community, and reconnecting with life outside incarceration.
Voice & Opportunity
Opportunities for education, storytelling, advocacy, entrepreneurship, speaking, publishing, and meaningful participation in the movement.
Restoration begins before release
Families often carry the burden of wrongful incarceration for years. Restoration can include better information, organized advocacy, preparation for possible reentry, and connections to credible professionals and community resources while the legal case continues.
Program note: ROAR should describe only services it actually provides or has qualified partners to deliver. Housing, employment, healthcare, legal, and financial services should be offered through appropriately qualified organizations and professionals.
