Mission: To increase access to justice and opportunity for people in reentry from prison and jail, and to educate and empower those who support them, fundamentally advancing and strengthening the reentry infrastructure across the state of California.

Vision: Root & Rebound envisions a world where people in reentry have the opportunity and resources available to become productive and valued members of our community.

Programs & Services: Root & Reboound offer program and services which includes.

1. “ROADMAP TO REENTRY” EDUCATION

Through our “Roadmap to Reentry” legal guide and toolkits, and community trainings, we work to expand the knowledge of community-based organizations, government agencies, and people with arrest and conviction histories across California. 2. DIRECT SUPPORT: REENTRY LEGAL HOTLINE & PRISON LETTER WRITING In conjunction with “Roadmap to Reentry” guide and educational resources, we provide direct support to people working through reentry barriers. Root & Rebound operates a Reentry Legal Hotline every Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. that is open for anyone in California with reentry-related legal issues, questions, or concerns. Our hotline number is 510-279-4662. 3. POLICY & SYSTEMS REFORM Our policy advocacy and systems reform strategies encourage federal, state, and local governments and agencies to create smarter reentry policies that promote the well-being of individuals and their communities. We communicate our learnings on the ground to local and state governments and advocacy groups.