First Stop

First Stop-Second Chance

First Stop

HEBREWS 13: 1. Keep on loving each other as brothers. 2. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. 3. Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. (NIV)

FACT: More than two million people are in America’s jails, and nearly four and a half million on parole. It’s estimated that two-thirds of those discharged from prison will return to prison within three years. More than 600,000 persons will be discharged from prisons this year. In Alabama approximately 11,000 persons are released annually.

"Ten Reasons Why Ex-Offenders Return to Prison"

And what to do about it...

First Stop-Second Chance was founded to assist the previously incarcerated person make a successful reentry, resettlement, reintegration, and recovery into the community using its Evidence Based, Total Integrated PIP System or TIPS and a transition network of certified service providers.

First Stop-Second Chance is a 501 (c) 3 Foundation headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama which provides a holistic, life course altering Transition Action Plans [TAP] for previously incarcerated persons through the matching, managing, and monitoring of local support services and organizations to ensure effective and efficient reentry programs. The TAP is employment-oriented, self-sustaining, and focused on reducing the occurrence of crime and criminal recidivism.

Further, the First Stop-Second Chance Foundation does not provide actual reentry services at this time, but exclusively exists to provide an integrated approach for previously incarcerated persons to reenter and transition into communities as productive citizens. This is routinely achieved using a unique dedicated software program to generate individual Transition Action Plans using existing reentry service providers and networks to ensure a well planned and coordinated process.

The Reason Behind Our Mission...
The following article appeared in the Birmingham News and in part, shows the need for a controlled and monitored approach to reentry and recovery services.

"The world hates change, yet it is the only thing that has brought progress." -- Charles F. Kettering

To see Bill Halligan on ABC News click here

To add your organization's name to the TAP database just complete the Service Provider Application.

For additional information
contact:
Bill Halligan (205) 492-3375 or

John O'Malley
(205) 995-8495

Click to hear Bill's
Fireside Chat

FSSC in the News. Story.

Community Benefits:
An overall reduction in criminal recidivism leads to:

Safer communities and family environments.
Fewer ex-prisoners returning to prison.
Less repeat criminals on the street.
Less crime, reduced law enforcement costs.
Reduced correction facility overcrowding.
Reduced correction facility costs.
Returnees return to society as productive citizens.
Self-sufficiency and family support.
Economic growth for local communities.
Increase in local tax base.
Role models and mentors for other ex-offenders.
An alternative to incarceration.

"You may imprison the body but not the soul, as salvation sets every man free." -John O'Malley

You Can Help Make a Difference...

"Service is founded in love of mankind not one-self." -Bill Halligan

Each of us can make a difference by making a donation to First Stop-Second Chance. Your donation goes toward assisting previously incarcerated brothers and sisters reintegrate into society as productive citizens.

Please send your donation by check to:

First Stop-Second Chance
337 Turnberry Road,
Birmingham, AL 35244

Your donation is tax deductible, but more importantly it will help God’s children make a new start in life.