01 / Opportunity
Correctional Facilities
Self-awareness, accountability, communication, and leadership development during incarceration.
Programs & Initiatives
Real tools.
Real opportunity.
Structured programs designed to develop the whole person — personally, financially, creatively, and civically.
Prepare. Learn. Build.
T.U.B.E.™ Financial Readiness Program
T.U.B.E.™ Financial Readiness Program
Through our collaboration with T.U.B.E., individuals inside correctional facilities can access financial education on the Edovo platform, helping them prepare for a stronger future.
1,300+
Unique learners engaged
510+
Facilities with engagement
46
States represented
1,190+
Hours of learning
356+
Course completions
Available on the Edovo platform · Figures await final verification.
Name. Own. Listen. Pause. Decide. Lead.
Leadership & reintegration
Foundational Leadership Program
An eight-week leadership development experience focused on identity, accountability, listening, decision-making, relationships, and purposeful action. An optional 90-day Leadership in Action phase supports applying these lessons.
- 8-week foundation
- Optional 90-day phase
- Adaptable delivery
Foundational leadership
Learn → Do → Discuss → Apply.
Participants practice self-awareness, accountability, respectful communication, conflict resolution, goal setting, and service leadership. Sessions can be adapted for correctional and community settings with qualified partners.
02 / Opportunity
Transitional Housing
Skills for everyday decision-making, relationships, independence, and community reintegration.
03 / Opportunity
Diversion Programs
Practical decision-making, responsibility, and constructive pathways forward.
04 / Opportunity
Youth Programs
Age-appropriate confidence, communication, leadership, and future planning.
What we're building toward
Our Vision Goes Beyond Reentry.
At More Than a Number- Behind Bars, Inc., we believe successful reintegration is only the beginning. Our long-term vision is to create opportunities that allow justice-impacted individuals to develop their talents, build financial independence, strengthen communities, and become leaders in their own futures.
As MTN-BB grows, we envision expanding our work through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and community-centered initiatives.
The following initiatives represent our future vision and are not currently launched programs.
Leadership can be taught wherever opportunity begins.
At More Than a Number- Behind Bars, Inc., we believe leadership is not defined by someone’s circumstances or past. Whether inside correctional facilities, in classrooms, or throughout our communities, every individual deserves the opportunity to discover their potential, develop their abilities, and become a positive force for change.
Future initiative · In development
Policy & Leadership Institute
Developing Leaders for Advocacy & Systems Change
A future initiative envisioned to cultivate leadership, civic engagement, policy awareness, and advocacy skills among justice-impacted individuals and community members. Through education, dialogue, and strategic development, we aim to help shape leaders who can influence systems and create meaningful change.
Future initiative · In development
Youth Development & Prevention
Empowering Young Minds, Building Future Leaders
A future initiative envisioned to engage young people through mentorship, leadership development, education, and prevention-focused programming. By encouraging positive decision-making, personal responsibility, and meaningful opportunities, we aim to equip youth with the tools to build successful futures and avoid pathways into the justice system.
Future initiative · In development
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Lab
Turning Ideas Into Opportunities
A future initiative designed to help justice-impacted individuals explore entrepreneurship, develop business ideas, strengthen financial independence, and transform their creativity and talents into sustainable opportunities. Through innovation, skill development, mentorship, and potential partnerships, we envision creating pathways toward business ownership and economic empowerment.
Future initiative · In development
Community Cooperative & Economic Empowerment Initiative
Building Opportunity Through Collective Growth
A long-term vision to explore community-centered economic opportunities that encourage entrepreneurship, skill development, collaboration, and shared prosperity.
Future initiative · In development
More Than a Number Documentary Series
Stories That Challenge Perceptions
A future storytelling initiative envisioned to amplify lived experiences, challenge stereotypes, and highlight transformation, resilience, and the potential that exists beyond incarceration.
Future initiative · In development
The Healing Project
Creating Pathways Toward Understanding & Restoration
A future restorative initiative envisioned to encourage meaningful dialogue, personal growth, accountability, and opportunities for healing among individuals and communities affected by harm and incarceration.
Help bring opportunity to life.
Program details, availability, and enrollment require confirmation. Contact our team to explore a partnership.