
Zerri – “On the road to becoming who I want to be.”
Zerri’s enthusiasm is contagious as she recounts how her life has shifted since she began doing trauma healing work.

Offered in three modalities - Writing, Speaking, and Movement - this 16-week series is our flagship program and focuses on helping participants gain a deeper understanding of the experiences and trauma that let them to incarceration.

This peer-led program provides an ongoing support group for alums of the Talk To Me program with long sentences.

This 6-week program is a short intervention that focuses on identifying trauma, power and abuse, and teaches groundinng techniques.

Our umbrella term for all graduate, post-release programming ranging from a check-in system, weekly support Zoom calls, graduate retreats, a private facebook group and our quilt project.
Every dollar makes a difference in helping Truth Be Told reimagine justice for women. Through programs that weave together elements of restorative justice, healing through storytelling, life skills and self-care tools, Truth Be Told empowers women to break free from the imprisoning narrative of past trauma and abuse.
Truth Be Told is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our tax ID number is 42-1558329. All donations made to Truth Be Told are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Zerri’s enthusiasm is contagious as she recounts how her life has shifted since she began doing trauma healing work.

Sara is celebrating nearly 7 years of being released. When she was released she promised herself she would never return to prison.

“I have worked hard since my release to get back on track and stay on track. I am looking forward to celebrating my success.”

Michelle is quickly approaching the one year mark of her release. She continues to make a daily choice to continue doing the work to live her most authentic life.

“I want people to know that it’s time to break the stigmas surrounding incarceration. Most people are unaware of the day to day issues incarcerated women face.”

April was released in April 2020. She is embracing her newfound voice by telling her story to empower other women.