activities · 20
what they do
direct service · 17
- Community Building and Support for Justice-Impacted WomenFosters a safe and supportive community among justice-impacted women and their families, providing bundled services, one-on-one coaching, workshops, and distributing Starter Kits to support long-term stability.
- Community Building for Justice-Impacted Women Support Communities for Justice-Impacted IndividualsFosters a safe and supportive community among justice-impacted women and their families.
- Community building for justice-impacted women and families Support Communities for Justice-Impacted IndividualsFosters a supportive community for justice-impacted women and their families, providing a safe environment for connection and mutual support.
- Employer Education and Support for Fair Chance Hiring Fair Chance Employment SupportEducates and supports employers on fair chance hiring practices, including accessing incentives like tax credits and vouchers. This includes publishing guides and hosting events with corporate leaders and policymakers to broaden conversations around incarceration and promote employer partners.
- Fair Chance Employment Symposium Fair Chance Employment SupportHosts an annual Fair Chance Employment Symposium that brings together leaders from business, policy, and the community to discuss inclusive hiring, honor fair chance employment advocates, and recognize "Fair Chance Champions" for their commitment to second-chance employment.
- Fair Chance Employment Symposium Fair Chance Employment SupportHosts an annual Fair Chance Employment Symposium, bringing together leaders from business, policy, and the community to discuss inclusive hiring, broaden conversations around incarceration, and honor fair chance employment advocates.
- Fair Chance Employment Symposium and advocacy events Fair Chance Employment SupportHosts the annual Fair Chance Employment Symposium and other events featuring corporate and policy leaders to advance inclusive hiring practices and recognize fair chance employment advocates, including naming "Fair Chance Champions."
- Fair Chance Hiring Employer Support and Talent Matching Fair Chance Employment SupportEducates and supports employers in fair chance hiring practices, including accessing incentives like tax credits, and curates a talent pool of justice-impacted individuals to match with employment partners.
- Fair chance hiring employer engagement and support Fair Chance Employment SupportSupports employers in hiring justice-impacted individuals by educating them on tax credits and vouchers, curating talent pools, and promoting employer partners. Also hosts lunch and learns and virtual story sessions to broaden awareness.
- Opportunity Center services for long-term stabilityProvides bundled services and one-on-one coaching to support long-term stability for women, including through workshops led by volunteers.
- Pre- and Post-Release Programming for Incarcerated Women Reentry Job Training for WomenProvides pre- and post-release programs to incarcerated women, focusing on health/wellness, education/career preparation, community and family integration, and goal attainment to help them identify career paths and establish self-sufficient lives. This programming has resulted in a 1.4% 3-year recidivism rate for participants in 2024.
- Pre- and Post-Release Programs for Incarcerated Women Reentry Job Training for WomenProvides pre- and post-release programming to incarcerated women, focusing on health/wellness, education/career preparation, community and family integration, and goal attainment to support self-sufficient lives. This includes direct job training and placement in professional jobs.
- Pre- and post-release support for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women Reentry Job Training for WomenProvides education and coaching to incarcerated women on health/wellness, career preparation, family integration, and goal setting, with continued support after release to promote long-term stability. The program has achieved a 1.4% three-year recidivism rate as of 2024.
- Storyteller and fundraising events Community Breakfast & Food EventsHosts annual Storyteller events and other fundraising events to support organizational programming.
- Workforce Development and CoachingOffers bundled services, one-on-one coaching, and workshops to support long-term stability for women, including a new workforce program launching in January 2024 with project management and computer skills training, along with wraparound supports.
- Workforce Development and Job Placement for Justice-Impacted Individuals Building Trades Training for Justice-Impacted IndividualsLaunches and operates workforce programs that include project management and computer skills training, along with wraparound supports and services. The organization curates a talent pool of justice-impacted individuals and matches their skillsets with employment partners, providing direct job training and placement in professional roles.
- Workforce development and job training programs Reentry Job Training for WomenOffers job training, including upcoming project management and computer skills training, and direct job placement into professional roles for justice-impacted women. Also distributes Starter Kits to support reentry.
research · 1
- Publication of fair chance hiring resources Fair Chance Employment SupportProduces and publishes practical guides for employers, including "THE Arouet Employer’s Guide to Successful Fair Chance Hiring" and the "Fair Chance guidebook," offering tools for recruiting, hiring, and retaining individuals with conviction histories.
capacity building · 2
- Fair Chance Hiring Guidebook Publication Fair Chance Employment SupportPublishes a "Fair Chance guidebook" that offers practical tips and tools for recruiting, hiring, and retaining candidates with conviction histories, and has also published "THE Arouet Employer’s Guide to Successful Fair Chance Hiring."
- Fair Chance Hiring Guidebook and Employer's Guide Fair Chance Employment SupportPublishes a "Fair Chance guidebook" with practical tips and tools for recruiting, hiring, and retaining candidates with conviction histories, and "THE Arouet Employer’s Guide to Successful Fair Chance Hiring."
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Community Engagement and Empathy Building through Storytelling and Experiential Learning storytelling_and_experiential_learningThe organization uses storytelling and experiential learning to raise awareness about re-entry challenges and break the stigma around incarceration. By providing a platform for formerly incarcerated women to share their stories and conducting simulations that allow participants to experience post-release life, the organization fosters understanding and empathy for individuals navigating re-entry obstacles.
- Community and economic revitalization through inclusion community_revitalizationPositions fair chance hiring as a driver of community strengthening, family stability, and regional economic competitiveness by integrating justice-impacted individuals into the workforce.
- Community-Leveraged Skill Development volunteer-led coachingThe organization engages skilled volunteers to deliver career development workshops and coaching, leveraging community expertise to support participant growth and enhance their readiness for the workforce.
- Fair Chance Employment and Workforce Reintegration fair_chance_hiringThe organization utilizes a second-chance employment and fair chance hiring model to support workforce reintegration for justice-impacted individuals. This strategy aims to reduce recidivism, address systemic inequalities, fill labor shortages, and strengthen communities by partnering with employers to integrate individuals with conviction or arrest histories into the workforce.
- Fair Chance Employment and Workforce Reintegration fair_chance_hiringThe organization utilizes a second-chance employment and fair chance hiring model to support workforce reintegration for justice-impacted individuals. This strategy aims to reduce recidivism, address systemic inequalities, fill labor shortages, and strengthen communities by partnering with employers to create employment opportunities and prepare candidates for meaningful, living-wage jobs.
- Holistic, Relationship-Based Support for Reintegration holistic_support_modelThe organization employs a holistic, relationship-based model that includes one-on-one coaching and bundled services to support women's long-term stability and successful re-entry post-incarceration. This approach provides personalized support, practical tools, and long-term pathways to economic stability, wellness, and empowerment, addressing various needs from pre-release education to post-release mentorship, career preparation, and family reunification.
- Holistic, Relationship-Based Support for Reintegration holistic_support_modelThe organization employs a holistic, relationship-based model that includes one-on-one coaching and bundled services to support women's long-term stability and successful re-entry. This approach provides personalized support, practical tools, and long-term pathways to economic stability, wellness, and empowerment, addressing various needs from pre-release education to post-release mentorship, career preparation, and family reunification.
- Holistic, relationship-based support with wraparound services holistic_support_modelUses a long-term, personalized model combining one-on-one coaching, mentorship, and bundled services across health, education, career, and life skills to build stability and prevent recidivism among formerly incarcerated women.
- Leveraging Lived Experience for Advocacy and Understanding storytellingThe organization provides a platform for formerly incarcerated women to share their stories and engages participants as "Storytellers" to raise awareness about re-entry challenges, break the stigma around incarceration, and foster understanding of post-release obstacles through experiential learning simulations.
- Leveraging Volunteer Expertise for Career Development volunteer-led_coachingThe organization engages skilled volunteers to deliver career development workshops and coaching. This strategy leverages community expertise to support participant growth, helping women become workforce-ready and tech-savvy to secure meaningful, living-wage jobs.
- Second-chance employment model second-chance_employmentEmploys and promotes fair chance hiring to support workforce reintegration for women with criminal records, reduce recidivism, and address systemic inequities while meeting labor market needs.
- Storytelling and lived experience advocacy storytellingAmplifies the voices of formerly incarcerated women through storytelling platforms and public simulations to challenge stigma, raise awareness, and drive systemic change around re-entry.
- Volunteer and community-engaged capacity building volunteer-led coachingLeverages skilled volunteers and community partnerships to deliver career development, coaching, and education, expanding program reach and enriching participant support through shared expertise.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Fair Chance Employment Symposium
An annual event that educates employers on inclusive hiring practices and celebrates leaders in the Fair Chance Movement.
Opportunity Center
Provides one-on-one coaching and bundled services to help formerly incarcerated women achieve long-term stability and reintegration into society.
relationships · 39
who they work with
- APS Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 Fair Chance Employment Symposium.
- Amazon Web Services Partner — Board Member Colleen Schwab is from Amazon Web Services
- Arizona Commerce Authority Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 Fair Chance Employment Symposium.
- Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Arouet is a designated Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) under the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program, with QCO code 20745.
- Arizona Diamondbacks Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 Fair Chance Employment Symposium.
- Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF) Funder — Recipient of workforce development grant funding from this office.
- Arizona State House Government — Board Member Sarah Liguori is from Arizona State House
- Aventiv Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 Fair Chance Employment Symposium.
- Axiom Care Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 Fair Chance Employment Symposium.
- Axon Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 Fair Chance Employment Symposium.
- Banner Health Partner — Board Member Gil Velez is from Banner Health
- Banner University Family Care Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 Fair Chance Employment Symposium.
- Board of Supervisors Government — Board Member Michele Pribyl is from Board of Supervisors
- Chase Bank Partner — Board Member Heather McHone is from Chase Bank
- Checkr Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 Fair Chance Employment Symposium.
- EPCOR Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 Fair Chance Employment Symposium.
- FWD.us Partner — VP of Criminal Justice Campaigns participated in panel discussions at the Fair Chance Employment Symposium.
- Greenlight Communities Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 Fair Chance Employment Symposium.
- Hensley Beverage Company Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 Fair Chance Employment Symposium.
- Home Builders Association of Central Arizona Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 Fair Chance Employment Symposium.
- Honest Jobs Partner — CEO participated in panel discussions at the Fair Chance Employment Symposium.
- JPMorgan Chase Funder — Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 Fair Chance Employment Symposium.
- JPMorgan Chase Partner — Presented the Fair Chance Employment Symposium.
- Junior Achievement Arizona Partner — Board Member Jennie Clausen is from Junior Achievement Arizona
- Magnus Public Policy Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 Fair Chance Employment Symposium.
- Magnus Public Policy Partner — Board Member Laura Magnus is from Magnus Public Policy
- Mercy Care Partner — Honored as a 2025 Fair Chance Champion and sponsor of the symposium.
- Molina Healthcare Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 Fair Chance Employment Symposium.
- Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Partner — Employer partner that hired a candidate from Arouet.
- Pipeline AZ Partner — Participated in panel discussions at the Fair Chance Employment Symposium.
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