Offender Alumni Association (OAA) was founded in 2014. Its mission is to create a network of former offenders who inspire each other to reduce recidivism, develop healthy relationships within their communities, and provide opportunities for social, economic, and civic empowerment. Some of the services offered by the OAA are Peer to Peer Support. Through this program, there is sharing of encouragement and knowledge between individuals with similar life experiences. The newly returning citizens gain wisdom and networking opportunities from other former prisoners who are already stable, working, and connected with the local community. The process generates a cycle of "offenders helping offenders. There is also the OAA Youth Initiative. This program works with system-involved youth aged 13 through 17 to mentor them over three years to instill work ethics and a sense of community pride. For more information on the services offered by this organization, please get in touch with them directly.