Home For Good

About This Project

Summary

Home For Good is a short film series produced by the nonprofit For The People. The vignettes depict the journeys of people like Troy Dunmore, Joseph Sisneros and Thanh Tran, who were formerly incarcerated. After years of rehabilitation, each was released from prison through an unexpected law: the same prosecutor who asked to imprison them requested their release. Through this series, For The People is growing the second chances movement and expanding support for this law across the nation.

Goals & Objectives

-Challenge preconceived, harmful narratives about incarcerated people. -Show that people coming home from prison can improve public safety. -Empower formerly incarcerated people to tell their own stories. -Grow interest in this law from prosecutors, who will use it to release people from prison.

Results & Impact

-110,000+ views -Since the release of these videos in early 2023, 250+ resentencings and 10 new DA offices onboarded -Used as a training tool at national events (Rutgers University, American Bar Association, Prosecutors’ Center for Excellence) -Focus group of DAs reported “changed worldview”