Transforming Lives Through
Restorative Justice

Welcome to Broken Chains Ministry. Our mission is to improve public safety and support the local economy by reducing recidivism through faith-centered Restorative Justice programs. Restorative Justice embraces a collaborative relationship with the judicial system that helps people make a fresh start and repair harm. Our programs make it possible.

 

Our Programs

Our award-winning workforce development program at Urbean Cafe has contributed more than $10 million in economic impact, $5 million in direct costs, and helped nearly 170 employees succeed.

Our Lydia’s Home program for women in the City of Green helps women get clean and sober and transform their lives.

Our Outreach & Mentoring programs share the love of God with returning citizens and help them connect with faith communities.

Our Impact

20th Anniversary Highlights

  • $10 million+ in economic impact to Summit County.

  • $5 million+ taxpayer dollars saved.

  • $2.5 million+ invested in correctional facilities.

  • 80,000 Chaplain assistance responses.

  • 60,000 Bibles and New Testaments distributed.

  • 20,000 Volunteer hours (in-person & virtual). 

  • 19,000 Chaplain and volunteer visits.

  • 1,500 Bible study sessions & chapel services.

  • 300 Discipleship Program graduates.

Read All About It

Visit our blog for the latest news, including the new Lydia’s Home online application, the launch of our $75,000 matching gift campaign, and the success of our Urbean Cafe program.

Platinum Seal of Transparency

Broken Chains Ministry has earned the GuideStar Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency. This is the highest seal of transparency awarded to a nonprofit.

Candid is a GuideStar nonprofit that focuses on governance and accountability for nonprofits. It helps oversee validation and compliance, monitor ongoing nonprofit status, and understand operational strength.

 

Restorative Justice Programs

Restorative Justice embraces a collaborative relationship with the judicial system that improves public safety and saves taxpayer dollars while supporting clients through faith-centered recovery, workforce development, identity restoration, and restitution.

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