Amy Barch 
“The Missing Half of Justice” shows viewers that release from prison doesn’t mean freedom, but rather a unique set of hurdles to assimilate back into society. It highlights how Turn90 functions as a “small-scale version of the reentry infrastructure the country has never built,” creating pathways to employment and providing supportive services for men leaving … Read more
With 65% of formerly incarcerated people jobless—more than four times the highest U.S. unemployment rate—South Carolina’s Turn90 is rewriting the story of reentry. By Daisy Boynton At just twelve years old, Malik (pictured above) was already learning to cook drugs, package them, and carry a gun. After two stints in prison, it seemed his life … Read more
On April 30 in Charleston and May 7 in Columbia, hundreds gathered for the premiere of Turning Point, a documentary that tells the raw, real story of Turn90 and the men rebuilding their lives after incarceration. Hosted at Charleston Music Hall and The Nickelodeon Theatre, each screening was more than just a film screening—it was … Read more
The Ideal Life Foundation has announced a new partnership with Turn90, a South Carolina-based nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of incarceration, to launch a 12-week leadership development program designed to strengthen the organization’s mid-level management team and align leadership practices with strategic goals. This partnership, kicking off in February, will focus on equipping Turn90’s … Read more
When Winard Eady was released from federal prison in November 2019, he vowed not to return to the lifestyle that put him behind bars for eight years. Like most people who’ve been incarcerated, however, he struggled to find his footing on the outside. “I came home with the sense that I wanted to do different,” … Read more
“Not everybody is going to give a felon a chance, who has been through the life I’ve been through,” Turn90 graduate Decardio Glisson said. Glisson was then hired by Turn90 as the shop foreman. “If I didn’t have this classroom, and if I didn’t have a place like Turn90 to come to me and say ‘we’re … Read more
Turn90, a program dedicated to helping formerly incarcerated men re-enter society, has been honored with the Riley Institute’s OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress Award. Recognized for their compassionate approach and impressive success rate, Turn90’s innovative model is setting new standards for social and economic progress in South Carolina. Read on to discover how they’re transforming lives … Read more
Turn 90, a program supporting former inmates, has expanded its resources across South Carolina after receiving the 2024 OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress award. The program, which employs and educates formerly incarcerated men, boasts a low recidivism rate of 17%. Read more here
It should come as no surprise that men leaving prison and attempting to start life anew, run into roadblocks. But our next guest founded and has been running a unique program that is finding success in helping these men. Read more here.
We are immensely grateful to the Coastal Community Foundation for awarding us a $45,000 Economic Mobility Grant! This generous support will empower us to continue our mission, helping formerly incarcerated men rebuild their lives through cognitive therapy, job training, and placement services. Thank you for believing in our work and making a real difference in … Read more