I went down the list, carefully reading each line out loud. Each time the men answered yes, they were to discreetly make a mark. #1. Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often swear at you, insult you, put you down, or humiliate you? Did they act in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt? #2. Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often push, grab, slap, or throw something at you? Did they ever hit you so har

I wish I could say that getting out of prison is the easy part. That once you’re released, life is so much better. That those hopes and wishes you had dreamt up during your incarceration become actualized. That life becomes normal again. That family, friends, and your neighborhood welcome you home with open arms. But release from prison is not a new beginning or a second chance for many of the men, women, and teenagers we work with. Instead, it’s often just the continua

We're often asked, what causes crime? As you might have noticed, politicians on the campaign trail have “crime” on their minds. Republicans and Democrats alike tell voters that they have the solution, that they alone can make our streets safe again. Crime rates are falling nationwide but according to polling, Americans still believe crime is on the rise . Perceptions matter and the reality is clear – people don’t feel safe. Part of HeartBound’s mission is to break generatio