This month the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles recognizes and celebrates Second Chance Month. During the month of April, we will recognize the quality work our officers and support staff put into the many rehabilitative programs across Alabama and celebrate the successes of probationers and parolees.
Bureau Director Cam Ward said, “I appreciate the commitment of the Bureau’s dedicated law enforcement officers and staff to providing vital reentry services to those who we monitor and supervise on a daily basis.”
Here are some of the features to expect during April for Second Chance Month:
Probationer and Parolee Testimonials
Through written testimonials, read the stories of probationers and parolees who worked hard to turn their life around with the assistance of ABPP programs.
Employee Spotlights
Some Bureau employees have gone above and beyond to not only facilitate reentry programs and curriculums, but also innovate new ways to reduce recidivism.
Program and Location Spotlights
Learn about the Bureau’s growing number of special populations locations specifically designed to divert returning to incarceration.
Community Partnership Spotlights
We’re not alone in our mission; the Bureau works with businesses and state entities across Alabama to provide the best resources for our probationers and parolees.
Changing the Course Art Show
The Changing the Course Art Show is a collaboration of six state entities to display the amazing art created by the currently and formerly incarcerated. You’re invited to attend on April 11 from 5 – 7:00 P.M. at the Alabama Department of Archives and History in Montgomery.
Day Reporting Center Graduations
Several Day Reporting Center graduations are planned for April, celebrating the accomplishments of probationers and parolees who have successfully completed intense DRC rehabilitation programs.
Special Announcements
Expect additional special announcements regarding new Bureau programs and collaborations during the month of April.
“I’m so proud to feature the dedication of our reentry-focused officers, as well as the successes of probationers and parolees in our programs,” said Assistant Director for Reentry Rebecca Bensema. “We are creating neighbors, classmates and employees.”
Originally developed by the nonprofit organization Prison Fellowship, Second Chance Month has become a national effort to highlight the opportunities of justice-involved individuals. To learn more about Second Chance Month, please visit: https://www.prisonfellowship.org/about/justice-reform/second-chance-month/.