National Association for the Advancement of Returning Citizens Mission Statement

The National Association for the Advancement of Returning Citizens (NAARC) recognizes that the U.S. has the highest incarceration rate in the world. NAARC also recognizes that this incarceration rate has had a profound effect on the make-up, health and stability of the American family structure. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of Returning Citizens, their families, and communities by addressing the broad range of social and economic needs through strategic management of public and private partnerships, political advocacy, community relations/organizing and economic empowerment.

Our vision is to create a society where individuals who have experienced incarceration are not defined by their past mistakes but instead have the opportunity and support to rebuild their lives and become positive contributors to their communities.  We aspire to be a leading voice in advocating for criminal justice reform and raising awareness about the challenges faced by those reentering society. Through education and advocacy, we seek to transform public perception and policies surrounding reentry.