2XChances is our perpetual campaign to empower Chattanooga area residents with knowledge about the criminal justice system, how it impacts the sense of place that we share as a community, and simple ways to foster a culture of second chances that improves well-being by reducing the barriers to community reengagement after prison.
Events and activities are scheduled throughout the year and aim to engage ordinary citizens in meaningful discussions about the community’s necessary role in cultivating an environment that is restorative through second chances. Join us in exploring the criminal justice system with people who have been directly affected by crime and corrections in Tennessee as well as with subject matter experts who are able to help make sense of the complexities of the criminal justice system for those who want to help.
Each second chance represents a stepping-stone towards a stronger and more resilient society – one that embraces the inherent potential for growth and positive change in each and everyone. Join us for any or all of 2XChances. For more information, contact Tim Dempsey at 423-902-6695.
In addition to the events highlighted below, we sponsor an annual billboard campaign in the spring, speak to high school and college classes, civic and service organizations, and houses of worship, and host both public and private conversations about second chances. If you have an idea to help us spread the word, please let us know. We’ll go just about anywhere and speak to just about anyone about second chances.
We create second chances for people who have served time in prison and help them to overcome the stigma of incarceration, regain purpose in their lives, and build a better tomorrow for them and for their loved ones.
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