Welcome to OAA

“If you want to support a more just world, start with this Black-led local nonprofit made up of formerly incarcerated folks who are doing critical reentry work in the Deep South.”

- Deborah Daniels, OAA Executive Director

 
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Our Mission

One former offender helping another former offender.

The Offender Alumni Association’s (OAA’s) mission is to create a network of justice impacted individuals who inspire each other to reduce crime, develop healthy relationships within their community and provide opportunities for economic, social, and civic empowerment. 

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Peer Mentors

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OAA Member Spotlight

Tell Your Story

Were you previously incarcerated? Do you have a loved one that is or was incarcerated? Are you the child of an incarcerated or previously incarcerated person?

If you answered yes to one of these questions, then we want to hear your story. Help us reach others like ourselves that have been impacted by the criminal justice system.

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“I feel like this process has been a journey for me. I am motivated and encouraged to keep pushing despite the difficulty. OAA has been a family, friend, brother, supporter, and seeds planted into my life, my future and most of all my freedom! I AM REDEEMED.”

— Quincy D.

Carmone Owens, Program Coordinator for OAA Inside and former offender, shares his life journey before and after incarceration and the importance of OAA.
Angela Dingler, family member of a former offender, shares her perspective on the importance of OAA to former offenders after incarceration and family members who love them.
Stephanie Hicks, OAA Administrative Director and former offender, shares her life journey as a new offender before and after incarceration and the importance of OAA.

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