In the past years, I have heard stories and witnessed incidences that kept bringing back this question: what is the goal of our justice system and how could it better serve everyone involved.

I don't have an answer, but when I first heard about GRIP in 2023, I saw it as a sincere effort to address this issue. GRIP is short for Guiding Rage Into Power. Their one-year program helps incarcerated people comprehend the origins of their violence and develop the skills to track and manage strong impulses to avoid acting out in destructive ways. The program offers an in-depth journey where the participants are able to understand and transform their violent behavior and replace it with an attitude of mindfulness and emotional intelligence.

I would like to invite you to support GRIP together with me!