Supporting Successful
Reentry Together
Our work begins inside—because we believe every person deserves a fair shot during incarceration and a real chance after release.
Meet Our Founders
The founders of A Better Tomorrow ("ABT Community"), Derek Bluford and Robert Jesenik, met while incarcerated. During their time inside, they worked as law clerks and taught classes to fellow inmates—planting the seeds of a shared vision for education, empowerment, and second chances.
Our Core Initiatives
Empowering change for a brighter tomorrow
Community
Outreach
Through community outreach, we connect incarcerated individuals and returning citizens with vital resources, mentorship, and support networks. We build bridges between prisons and neighborhoods, engage local partners, and create pathways that promote healing, reduce stigma, and strengthen successful reentry into the community.
Education - During Incarceration and Post
We provide incarcerated individuals with a curated list of accredited correspondence programs offering degrees, vocations, and certifications. Upon release, we offer personalized guidance and support to help them continue or begin their education, opening doors to opportunity, stability, and personal growth.
Second Chance
We maintain and share a comprehensive list of second chance employers committed to hiring individuals with criminal records. By connecting returning citizens to these opportunities, we help remove employment barriers and support long-term stability, self-sufficiency, and successful reintegration.
You're Not Alone - There's A Community
We’ve compiled a trusted list of organizations, law firms, and community programs dedicated to supporting socially and justice-impacted individuals. This resource connects people to legal aid, advocacy, and vital services that promote equity, empowerment, and meaningful second chances.
You are more than who you are on paper!
We are committed to helping fight recidivism
Together, we are working to help build A Better Tomorrow!
We work directly with justice-impacted individuals to reduce recidivism by empowering them through education and employment. By providing access to degree programs, vocational training, and certification opportunities—both during incarceration and after release—we help lay a strong foundation for long-term success.
Our team also offers job placement assistance, connecting individuals with second chance employers who value growth over past mistakes. But our mission goes beyond individual support—we’re building a community grounded in dignity, opportunity, and accountability. Together, we strive to create A Better Tomorrow—one where every person has the tools, support, and second chances they need to thrive.
