Mission
Healing Communities and citizens from the traumas of incarceration, Racism, Poverty, and Gun Violence by storytelling and using strength-based Restorative practice Models to create positive outcomes.
Vision
We offer pathways to Restorative Practices for healing towards Communities, Individuals Families, and Returning Citizens by employing and addressing trauma through workshops, providing peer support, Storytelling, Connectivity, and Love.
Healing Communities and citizens from the traumas of incarceration, Racism, Poverty, and Gun Violence by storytelling and using strength-based Restorative practice Models to
create positive outcomes.
We understand that unaddressed trauma is one of the main causes of recidivism. Our personal experience shows that trauma is a major contributor to negative thoughts, behaviors, and patterns. Addressing the trauma of incarceration before release ensures a smoother reintegration process.
Healing Communities and citizens from the traumas of incarceration, Racism, Poverty, and Gun Violence by storytelling and using strength-based Restorative practice Models to create positive outcomes.
Vision
We offer pathways to Restorative Practices for healing towards Communities, Individuals Families, and Returning Citizens by employing and addressing trauma through workshops, providing peer support, Storytelling, Connectivity, and Love.
Healing Communities and citizens from the traumas of incarceration, Racism, Poverty, and Gun Violence by storytelling and using strength-based Restorative practice Models to
create positive outcomes.
We understand that unaddressed trauma is one of the main causes of recidivism. Our personal experience shows that trauma is a major contributor to negative thoughts, behaviors, and patterns. Addressing the trauma of incarceration before release ensures a smoother reintegration process.
Incredible Credible Messengers
Our Circles offers the opportunity to start a healing process for oneself openly and willingly with others. Our circle is welcoming and are structured by from and for the people. Every voice counts and each Credible Messengers is a healer contributing their own energy to provide a restorative space.
Our Circles offers the opportunity to start a healing process for oneself openly and willingly with others. Our circle is welcoming and are structured by from and for the people. Every voice counts and each Credible Messengers is a healer contributing their own energy to provide a restorative space.
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ADDRESS
Studio ICM |
PHONE
(347) 627-9018 |
SERVICE HOURS
Weekdays 9 am- 5 pm |
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Incredible Credible Messengers (ICM) is a non-profit organization developed by credible messengers with lived experience in the justice system to serve returning citizens and their families. Our unique model for reentry is a transformative approach that truly goes beyond reentry and into holistic reintegration.
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services
RECRUITMENT & OUTREACH
ICM staff conducts extensive recruitment efforts inside the prison and in the community. |
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
ICM staff visits individuals in the prison to assess and map out a plan that meets their unique needs. |
RELEASE PREPARATION
Staff works closely with families to prepare them for their loved one’s return, and to support them with reintegration. |
ACCLIMATION & ADVOCACY
Staff supports returning citizens and helps them acclimate to the community after short-term or decades of incarceration. |
SKILLS TRAINING
ICM offers professional skills development and assists with career and academic planning, along with technical training. |
ONGOING SOCIAL SUPPORT
ICM provides support to returning citizens through restorative practices and works with families each step of the way. |
EMPOWER A RETURNING CITIZEN
Your support enables returning citizens to transform their lives and accomplish their personal goals.
Thank You to Our Partners
