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The Fortune Society exists to help prisoners, ex-offenders, and those facing jail/ prison time. The Fortune Society works to improve prison conditions and protect the rights of prisoners. Staffed primarily by ex-offenders, Fortune is committed to providing the foundation from which new lives can be launched. The Fortune Society seeks to reverse current punitive criminal justice policies and to address the root causes of crime through outreach and advocacy.

Fortune is committed to having its services and advocacy shaped by the prison and transition experience of ex-offenders. The Fortune Society recognizes the importance of prevention by developing services which reflect the needs of our clients and their families. Fortune acts to reverse the current plague of prison construction and mass incarceration by changing minds and building lives.