Friends Outside: Stockton
Individual and Family ServicesCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Since 1955, Friends Outside has been a visionary, pro-active child and family advocate which helps families, children and incarcerated individuals cope with the trauma of arrest and incarceration, find a new direction, and move forward with their lives. The many years of experience working with adults and youth involved in the criminal justice system provide the agency with the necessary information to address the special needs of families and children impacted by incarceration. Friends Outside is a non-profit, community-based organization governed by a Board of Directors to ensure the highest standards of stewardship are maintained and the programs and services align with the agency mission, vision, and values. -Mission Statement- Improve the quality of life of families, children and communities impacted by incarceration, and assist with successful community reentry and family reunification for those transitioning from confinement to freedom