Azad

Offering a second chance to first time petty offenders

Vision

That under trials and released prisoners are living a life free from crime and are able to fulfil their dreams thereby becoming positive contributors to society.

One of the invisible and powerless groups of people in the city of Mumbai are the thousands of under-trials languishing in prisons. Many of them do not have the knowledge of legal process or have access to resources to secure their release. In most cases, the families of these petty offenders face social stigma and lack basic provision. Unless issues of resettlement and reintegration are in place, there is high probability of them becoming habitual offenders.

Azad reaches out to these marginalized men and women in prisons and released prisoners with various interventions. Legal Aid Services help secure their timely release. This is followed up by Recovery Based Rehabilitation which includes services such as counselling, mentoring and emergency support. Finally Focused

Reintegration develops Individual Reintegration Plans (IRPs) for each individual and ensures education support, skill development and job placement. Families of prisoners are also supported with a view to build stronger families. Project Azad seeks to add value to their lives and thus successfully reintegrate them into society.

1055 men, 500 women and 25 children were served through the Azad project.

Sponsor the rehabilitation and reintegration expenses of a prisoner seeking a fresh start

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