Find
We guide participants through the crucial interagency maze to secure vital records — State IDs, Birth Certificates, and Social Security cards — removing the very first barrier to societal re-entry.
From Reentry to Mastery
We empower justice-impacted individuals to break the cycle, secure their foundational rights, and transition into thriving Second Chance Citizens.
#ReturningStrong
ASCPI is a justice-focused nonprofit offering individuals returning home from incarceration the ongoing support necessary to build career capital and lasting financial stability. We believe everyone, regardless of their past, deserves the chance to work toward a stronger future for themselves and their families.
Founded on a lived redemption journey, ASCPI serves returning citizens across Philadelphia while partnering with corporate employers to de-risk talent acquisition and prove the loyalty and retention benefits of hiring justice-impacted individuals.
Our Three Pillars
A comprehensive four-month framework built to remove every barrier between a returning citizen and a thriving career.
Access
Through the Second Chance Library, we bridge the digital divide by providing essential tech equipment, including mobile laptops, internet security, and professional digital infrastructure.
Master
We facilitate high-level professional advancement through a rigorous four-month curriculum built for financial independence, workplace excellence, and industry certifications.
A Half-Century Journey of Redemption
Over 50 years ago, a tragic incident on the 2500 block of Federal Street in Philadelphia altered the trajectory of my life forever. After serving a life sentence and receiving my own freedom through the Second Chance Act, I committed to returning to the very blocks where pain occurred to bring healing, support, and resource navigation to returning citizens and their families. Redemption isn't just a possibility — it's a reality.
Nathaniel Swint
Founder & President
Measurable Impact
Structure, dignity, and data — the foundation of every second chance we help build.
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Month structured pathway
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Pillars of holistic support
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Fair-Chance employer network
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Community rebuilt block by block