Unlocking Second Chances, One HEART at a Time

Heal. Empower. Accept. Restore. Thrive.

We believe in the power of resilience, transformation & positive change, even in the most challenging circumstances. We are transforming lives in OK prisons.

We Joyfully Introduce Oklahoma to CPP's "Trauma Talks"

A man in ODOC custody, the inspiration behind our organization, reached out to Fritzi Horstman at the Compassion Prison Project to partner with her in changing the world. She gladly accepted and is already preparing to come to Great Plains Correctional Facility to meet him and engage with the first Oklahoma cohort.

Transforming Lives in OK Prisons

At Pathways for LIFE, our vision is to create a future where incarceration doesn’t define a person’s destiny. We offer a holistic approach to prison rehabilitation that blends Nonviolent Communication (NVC), resilience building trauma informed techniques, restorative justice practices, and mindfulness training.

Our method empowers individuals to break free from the cycle of incarceration and reenter society with resilience, renewed hope and purpose.

Our Resilience Building Framework

Case Studies

Adverse Childhood Experience

Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-18 years). For example: experiencing violence, abuse, or neglect. witnessing violence in the home or community.

Evidence Based Training

What we bring inside correctional environments and share with adults in custody has proven to be effective at building pro-social skills, increasing resilience, and reducing recidivism.

Our method of prison rehabilitation works. We are transforming lives in OK prisons.

Let the Numbers Speak

US population with at least 1 ACE

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Prison population with at least 1 ACE

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Graduates Testimonials

"I had taken all the classes ODOC had to offer and still something was missing. This program has helped me find that missing piece. By truly understanding 'needs' I can take responsibility for my life and stop blaming everyone else."

" Prison hardened me the first years, I didn't think I'd be able to access feelings and needs after all I'd been through. Thanks to this program I found my freedom before I got out. Now I can face the new overwhelm of the outside world with peace and presence."

" It's the best program I have ever taken. I don't know how I would have made the transition to the free world after 20 years inside without the skills I acquired. Life out here is filled with struggles and I'm able to handle them because of Pathways for LIFE. "