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.
🌟 Our Work
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.
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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
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.
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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
Our Impact at Glance
4 Years of Transforming Reentry Together
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Annual Conferences Hosted
4
Consecutive years of impact
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National Reach
10+ States
Cross-State Collaboration
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Average Conference Attendance
350+
Per Annual Event
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Nonprofit Partners
150+
Active collaborative network
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Incarcerated Individuals Reached
2000+
Direct participants in correctional facilities
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Michigan DOC Facilities
20+ Events Delivered
Level I - IV security levels
Upcoming events
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Annual Conference
Grand Valley State University - Main Campus
August 14th, 2026
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Gus Harrison Correctional Facility
Level II
1/22/2026
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Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility
Level II
2/11/2026
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St. Louis Correctional Facility
Level II
3/11/2026
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Carson City Correctional Facility
Level II
4/15/2026
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Ionia Correctional Facility
Level II, Level IV, Level V
June 2026
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Newberry Correctional Facility
Level I
July 2026
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Ionia Correctional Facility or St. Louis Correctional Facility
Level IV or V
September 2026
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Thumb Correctional Facility
Level II
October 2026
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Mid-Michigan Correctional Facility
Level I
November 2026
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Ionia Correctional Facility or St. Louis Correctional Facility
Level II, IV or V
December, 2026
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.

