PREPARE

What PREPARE does

PREPARE (Prepare for Parole and Reentry) is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, headquartered in Towson and founded in 2021, that supports incarcerated individuals in preparing for parole and developing structured reentry plans. The organization operates a four-phase program: PREPARE to Prepare for those more than 18 months from a hearing, PREPARE for Parole for those within 18 months, PREPARE for Home which begins individualized reentry planning seven months before the hearing, and PREPARE for Success which delivers post-release peer coaching. The organization grew out of Second Chance for Women (founded 2009 by Maryjoel Davis) and is co-led by Anne Bocchini Pack (Director of Advocacy) alongside returning-citizen staff including Sara Citroni (Director of Peer Services), Kelli Loos (Reentry Specialist), and Gordon Pack.

PREPARE delivers content across multiple parallel channels: direct in-person advocacy at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women (MCIW), in-prison workshops across Maryland facilities, monthly virtual Family Empowerment Workshops on Zoom (registration via Eventbrite), hard-copy and downloadable parole-preparation materials (pamphlets, tabbed dividers, workbooks) in English, Spanish, and Arabic, instructional videos on YouTube, and three eLearning courses distributed nationwide via the Edovo prison tablet platform and Thinkific. Its technology stack includes an AI-powered reentry tool used to assist clients in developing reentry plans, the Self-Sufficiency Matrix (SSM) assessment used at intake and quarterly check-ins to gauge and track outcomes, and the Edovo distribution channel which reached 6,277 unique learners across Texas, Maryland, California, Ohio, Alabama, New York, and additional U.S. states with more than 10,000 course starts in its first two months. Materials are also placed in all prison libraries of Maryland facilities from which individuals go up for parole.

PREPARE never charges clients or families for any service or material. Revenue is philanthropic and diversified across individual donations (including a "$5 Friday" grassroots campaign), foundation grants (Abell Foundation, Open Society Institutes Baltimore, Zanvyl Isabelle Krieger Fund, Community Foundation of Eastern Maryland, Baltimore Women's Giving Circle), and state government funding (Maryland Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention), with additional in-kind and operational support through the Johns Hopkins University Social Innovation Lab accelerator. Distribution and service delivery rely on a cultivated network of reentry partners — PIVOT, Marian House, Chrysalis House, Vehicles for Change, Penn North, Restore — plus a University of Maryland Law School EaRS partnership and a working relationship with the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). Strategic positioning is reinforced by recent recognition: Johns Hopkins University Social Innovation Lab first prize (2024-2025 cohort), the Howard Wicker Entrepreneurial Advocate Award, and Mayoral Citations from Mayor Brandon Scott.

Name

PREPARE

Legal name

PREPARE Inc.

Website

https://prepare-parole.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PREPARE (Prepare for Parole and Reentry) is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps incarcerated individuals build parole packets and reentry plans through multilingual materials, in-prison workshops, AI-assisted reentry tools, and nationwide Edovo eLearning courses, all at no cost to clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reentry and Parole Support Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Parole Offices and Probation Offices (922150)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Corrections (Probation, Parole & Reentry) (BPAIAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reentry, Rehabilitation & Reintegration Programs (Education, Vocational, Case Management) (BPAKANAH), Correctional Education Programs (Community College-Delivered) (EDAHADAN)

Keywords

• Parole preparation services
• Reentry planning support
• Incarcerated individual advocacy
• Nonprofit reentry services
• Family empowerment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Towson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: PREPARE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded by donations from individual donors and grants from foundations and government agencies. The organization never charges clients or their families for materials or services.
2. Donations: Grassroots $5 Friday fundraising campaign, general donations via the website, and larger donor contributions from foundations and organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PREPARE is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that guides incarcerated individuals and their families through the parole and reentry journey via a structured three-phase program: PREPARE to Prepare (Phase 1) for those with over 18 months before a hearing, PREPARE for Parole (Phase 2) providing direct advocacy and packet-building, and PREPARE for Home (Phase 3) with individualized reentry plans. Post-release peer support is delivered through PREPARE for Success, supplemented by free multilingual materials, instructional videos, and eLearning courses on Edovo prison tablets nationwide.

Product overview

PREPARE (Prepare for Parole and Reentry) is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating a multi-phase program focused on empowering individuals to make their strongest case for parole and develop effective reentry plans. The organization offers a structured three-phase approach: PREPARE to Prepare (Phase 1) for those with over 18 months until parole, PREPARE for Parole (Phase 2) providing materials and direct advocacy for those with less than 18 months, and PREPARE for Home (Phase 3) offering individualized reentry planning. Post-release support is provided through PREPARE for Success with peer recovery specialists. The organization supplements its direct services with free downloadable parole materials in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Arabic), instructional videos, family empowerment workshops, in-prison workshops, and eLearning courses delivered through the Edovo prison tablet platform. Services are provided at no cost to clients or their families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PREPARE for Parole Phase 2 of the PREPARE program that assists incarcerated Marylanders with less than 18 months until a parole hearing in preparing their parole packet, including direct advocacy services and materials for parole hearing preparation.
• PREPARE to Prepare Phase 1 of the PREPARE program providing materials and guidance for incarcerated Marylanders with over 18 months before their first parole hearing, including goal-setting tools and planning guides.
• PREPARE for Home Phase 3 of the PREPARE program offering individualized reentry planning services to incarcerated people starting seven months before their parole hearing, including custom reentry plans and connections to service providers.
• PREPARE for Success Post-release support program providing ongoing reentry coaching through peer recovery specialists, continuous follow-up, and connections to community resources for successful reintegration.
• Parole Materials Self-help materials including pamphlets, tabbed dividers, workbooks, and guides on parole preparation available for free download in English, Spanish, and Arabic.
• Instructional Videos Video content designed to guide individuals and families through every stage of the parole and reentry journey, covering topics such as preparing for parole hearings, building a strong personal case, and planning for successful community reentry.
• Family Empowerment Workshops Free monthly Zoom workshops providing information, guidance, and assistance to family and friends of incarcerated individuals on how to support their loved ones with parole preparation and reentry success.
• In-Prison Workshops Workshops run in Maryland correctional facilities providing basic education on the parole system and instructions on how to present a case for parole.
• Edovo eLearning Courses Three eLearning courses delivered on prison tablets through the Edovo platform, making parole and reentry information accessible to incarcerated individuals nationwide.
• Reentry Coaching Ongoing peer support services provided by trained peer recovery specialists who draw on their own lived experience of incarceration to help clients achieve successful reentry.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,277 learners engaged with PREPARE courses in first two months on Edovo, generating over 10,000 course starts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EdovocoreTechnology or IntegrationEdovo provides the prison tablet platform through which PREPARE delivers three eLearning courses on parole and reentry. The partnership enables nationwide reach, with 6,277 learners engaging with PREPARE courses in the first two months and over 10,000 course starts generated.
• PIVOT ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPIVOT is a key reentry partner organization. PREPARE staff and board attend PIVOT events, and PIVOT has hosted celebrations for PREPARE team members.
• Marian HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA reentry partner providing services to PREPARE clients, listed among the wonderful reentry partners PREPARE is pleased to partner with.
• Chrysalis HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA reentry partner providing services to PREPARE clients, listed among the wonderful reentry partners PREPARE is pleased to partner with.
• Vehicles for ChangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA reentry partner providing services to PREPARE clients including vehicle-related support for reentry, listed among PREPARE's reentry partners.
• Penn NorthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA reentry partner providing services to PREPARE clients, listed among the wonderful reentry partners PREPARE is pleased to partner with.
• RestorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA reentry partner providing services to PREPARE clients, listed among the wonderful reentry partners PREPARE is pleased to partner with.
• CCG (returnhome.org)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner whose returnhome.org website is recommended for researching reentry providers in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Developed by PREPARE advisory board member Dawna Cobb.
• Johns Hopkins University Social Innovation LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix-month accelerator program that PREPARE was accepted into (among 15 of over 100 applicants). PREPARE won first prize voted by the 2024-2025 cohort. The program helped PREPARE learn to operate more effectively, explore growth options, and connect with resources.
• Houpla StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative studio that produced a short documentary celebrating Maryjoel Davis, premiered at PREPARE's October 2025 fundraising dinner 'An Affair for PREPARE'.
• University of Maryland Law SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity law school partnered with Second Chance for Women and Anne Bocchini Kirsch to create the EaRS (Empowerment and Recovery Support) program for domestic violence survivors. Anne continued this partnership work in her PREPARE advocacy.
• ThinkificcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform used by PREPARE for hosting its eLearning courses alongside Edovo. Referenced in Instagram posts about PREPARE's use of technology and AI reentry tool.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Others

• Council of State Governments Justice Center: National nonprofit providing policy and research on criminal justice reform including parole and reentry systems; comparable in working with state DOCs on parole reform and reentry planning.
• Edovo: EdTech platform delivering educational and self-help content on prison tablets nationwide; comparable as the technology partner that distributes PREPARE's eLearning courses and reaches thousands of incarcerated learners.

Direct peers

• Safer Foundation: Illinois-based nonprofit providing comprehensive reentry services including pre-release preparation, employment, and case management; comparable multi-phase reentry service model.
• The Last Mile: Nonprofit providing in-prison technology and workforce training, particularly coding, on prison tablets; directly comparable in deploying self-help content on Edovo tablets inside correctional facilities.
• Root & Rebound: California-based nonprofit providing legal and reentry support to people facing incarceration or returning home; comparable focus on legal/parole packet preparation and reentry planning.
• Osborne Association: New York-based nonprofit offering reentry, advocacy, and family services for people affected by the criminal justice system; operates similar program tracks for incarcerated individuals, families, and reentry support.
• Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO): National nonprofit providing employment-focused reentry services to people returning from incarceration; directly comparable reentry services model with state-level contracts.
• The Fortune Society: New York-based nonprofit providing comprehensive reentry services including parole preparation, housing, education, and advocacy for currently and formerly incarcerated individuals; directly comparable mission and multi-phase program model to PREPARE.

Emerging players

• Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC): California-based reentry nonprofit led by formerly incarcerated leaders providing advocacy, mentorship, and reentry support; comparable in prioritizing lived-experience leadership and policy advocacy.
• Defy Ventures: National nonprofit offering entrepreneurship training and reentry support to currently and formerly incarcerated individuals; comparable in using peer-led, lived-experience coaching model for reentry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@prepareparole
• Facebookfacebook.com/prepareparole
• Instagraminstagram.com/prepare_inc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prepare-paroleandreentry

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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