Improving the lives of Native American men after time spent in prison or jail

IN A GOOD WAY is a nonprofit, goal-oriented, organic transitional farm based in Oregon that provides tools to improve the lives of Native American men returning to society and family life.  It provides an actual home and a range of services including skill assessment, educational assessment and assistance, job training, job placement assistance, drug and alcohol counseling, and social and emotional support. We provide what is needed for an independent, responsible, and productive return to the community, with an emphasis on Native American heritage.

PURPOSE

Exiting incarceration is difficult for all human beings. Perhaps more so for Native Americans, in that many did not have solid job skills and safety nets to fall back on before incarceration.

By teaching the life skills necessary for successful re-entry to the community and family life, we reduce both recidivism and crime.  IAGW focuses on job skills training and education, problem solving skills, anger management, and cultural traditions.  Our focus on fostering independence, success, responsibility, and Native American wisdom boosts the competence and confidence necessary to integrate successfully back into families and society and help prevent them from going back to prison.

Our clients have paid their debt to society and can now benefit by a boost in confidence and competence. Our program teaches independent living skills in a supportive, home-like environment.  Through a mentor program, recovery counseling, social, cultural, and spiritual support to our clients we instill the belief that with education, hard work, spiritual and personal effort… “The best is yet to come.”