Second Chance

Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees

Second Chance is a nonprofit organization based in San Diego, California, that works to break the cycle of incarceration. It supports at-risk and justice-involved individuals through a range of programs and services designed to help them gain true independence, establish healthier life patterns, and become self-sufficient contributors to society. The organization views its programs as an alternative to the current criminal justice system, which it considers costly and ineffective in producing lasting outcomes.

Its mission aims to disrupt cycles of incarceration and poverty by guiding people toward empowered self-sufficiency, with the broader goal of community impact. The organization emphasizes inclusivity, equitable opportunity, strong partnerships, accountability, and trauma-informed, compassionate support that can adapt to evolving needs. In 2025, a documentary about Second Chance's work earned the Best Social Justice Film Award at the Oniros Film Awards.

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