Educate. Empower. Equip.

Reentry United is the collaborative heart of Next Chapters Solutions - designed for solutionaries, partners, and innovators committed to transforming and reengineering the reentry ecosystem.

Reentry United empowers residents inside correctional facilities and beyond the walls, supporting their transition back to society through tools, resources, networks, and community-focused conferences.

Annual Conference
Inside Conference

Reentry United Annual Conference

Overview

Reentry United convenes organizations, service providers, advocates, and community leaders in an annual event to share knowledge, resources, and strategies for successful reentry. These conferences strengthen networks and provide a platform for collaboration, ensuring residents have access to critical support and guidance outside the prison walls.

    • National networking opportunities for service providers, advocates, and community partners

    • Workshops and panels on reentry best practices

    • Collaborative resource sharing to address gaps in support

    • Stories and insights from residents and practitioners

    • Opportunities to partner and contribute to ongoing reentry initiatives

Next Event

Grand Valley State University

Aug 14, 2026

Next Event Grand Valley State University Aug 14, 2026

  • 4

    Consecutive Years

    Annual conferences hosted

  • 10+

    States Represented

    Cross-state collaboration

  • 350+

    Avg. Attendance

    Per annual event

  • 150+

    Nonprofit Partners

    Active collaborative network

Reentry United Inside Conference

Overview

We bring educational, motivational, and skill-building conferences directly into correctional facilities. These events equip residents with practical tools, resources, and guidance to prepare for life after incarceration. Our approach focuses on hope, empowerment, and actionable strategies for successful reentry.

    • Motivational sessions led by experienced facilitators

    • Practical tools and life skills workshops

    • Access to reentry resources and local support networks

    • Opportunities to engage in meaningful discussions and reflection

    • Feedback-driven approach tailored to residents’needs

  • 20+

    Events Delivered @ MDOC facilities

    Level I - V

  • 2,000+

    Individuals Reached

    Direct participants inside facilities

Upcoming events

  • Annual Conference

    Grand Valley State University - Main Campus

    August 14th, 2026

    Interested? Contact Us

  • Gus Harrison Correctional Facility

    Level II

    January 2026

  • Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility

    Level II

    February 2026

  • St. Louis Correctional Facility

    Level IV (Quarterly)

    March 2026, June 2026, Sep 2026, Dec 2026)

  • Carson City Correctional Facility

    Level II

    4/15/2026

  • Newberry Correctional Facility

    Level I

    July 2026

  • Thumb Correctional Facility

    Level II

    October 2026

  • Mid-Michigan Correctional Facility

    Level I

    November 2026

  • RGC

    Coming Soon (Quarterly) !

The Michigan Model

We've built a proven, repeatable framework for delivering high-impact conferences across multiple security levels within a state correctional system. What started in Michigan is ready to travel.

If you're a reentry director, DOC administrator, or state coalition interested in bringing this model to your state, we want to hear from you.

Bring This to Your State

  • "It was a great event. It made me and a lot of others feel there’s a little more hope and light at the end of the tunnel.”

  • "We need more events in the future, more often."

  • "Every inmate should experience this."

  • “Thanks for inviting and giving us great tools to use.”

  • “I feel far less worried about making the transition to freedom knowing so much support now exists.”

  • "The fact that there was an abundance of support from so many organizations, it looks like our communities have our best interest"

  • "OMG! The event was a golden opportunity to expose me to people that are interested in my successful re-entry. I needed that."

Leadership

Angela Sprank

Co-Founder, Re-entry United

Angela is a nationally recognized reentry leader with over 25 years of experience in the criminal justice field. She leads Reentry United’s in-prison and annual conference initiatives, working directly with correctional facilities, residents, and community partners to deliver programs grounded in lived experience, best practices, and measurable outcomes.

Her work spans state and national platforms, and she has developed multiple high-impact reentry programs including workforce pathways, navigation models, and justice-impacted advisory councils designed to reduce recidivism and strengthen community reintegration.

Meet the NCS Team