The Third City Project cannot offer direct services or legal advice.
Below are resource guides, organized by state, highlighting local organizations that might offer assistance. These include book programs for those incarcerated, community support for affected families, and non-profits specializing in housing for returning citizens. Click on your state to see more below.
If you know of an organization that should be included but don’t see it, let us know by emailing us.
Third City Project promotes the well-being of people and communities impacted by the criminal legal system by shining a light on health data behind the walls. We advocate for data transparency and ethical health care policies grounded in science.
*2.3 million is a point-in-time estimate that represents the constantly fluctuating United States population affected by various forms of correctional control, including federal & state prisons, local jails, youth confinement, involuntary commitment, parole, and probation. Exact, comprehensive data is not currently tracked by any one entity.
