Transforming Lives. Restoring Hope. Inspiring Change.

The Horizon Prison Initiative is a transformative, multi-faith behavior change program grounded in character reformation, trauma awareness, and deep reflection on the root causes that lead individuals to incarceration. We believe that lasting change begins with understanding oneself—one's wounds, choices, and capacity for growth. Horizon offers a path forward for incarcerated individuals to reclaim their humanity, rediscover purpose, and become agents of healing in their own lives and communities.

We create a safer, intentional residential community within the prison where participants live, learn, and grow together. This community serves as a living lab—an environment where individuals can practice the interpersonal and emotional skills taught in Horizon’s daily classes. Through peer support, accountability, and shared commitment to transformation, participants build a new way of being that is rooted in integrity, empathy, and responsibility.

The criminal legal system often relies on separation and punishment to correct behavior, expecting individuals to become better citizens through suffering alone. But prisons are high-stress environments that rarely foster reflection, healing, or personal growth.

Incarcerated individuals are frequently denied the chance to grapple with the harm they’ve caused, to rediscover their intrinsic worth, or to envision a life of meaning and contribution.