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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
Apr 25, 20243 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
Feb 1, 20247 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
Nov 23, 20235 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—
Jun 9, 20231 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
Jan 30, 20233 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:
Sep 15, 20222 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...
May 20, 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...
Jan 21, 20211 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 15, 20201 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...
Oct 2, 20203 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 10, 20201 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
Sep 1, 20204 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...
Aug 1, 20203 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....
Jun 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:
May 1, 20201 min read
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