Transforming Lives Through
Restorative Justice

Welcome to Broken Chains Ministry. Our mission is to improve public safety and support the local economy by reducing recidivism through faith-centered Restorative Justice programs.

Our Programs

Our award-winning workforce development program, Urbean Cafe has contributed more than $10 million in economic impact, $5 million in direct costs, and helped more than 168 employees succeed.

Lydia’s Home, our residential recovery program for women in the City of Green, is helping women transform their lives.

Our Outreach & Mentoring programs share the love of God with returning citizens and help them connect with faith communities.

Restorative Justice Impact

• $10 million in regional economic impact.

• $5 million taxpayer dollars saved.

• $2.5 million invested in Summit County correctional facilities.

• 80,000 Chaplain assistance responses.

• 60,000 Bibles, New Testaments, and spiritual references distributed.

• 20,000 Volunteer hours (in-person & virtual). 

• 19,000 Chaplain and volunteer visits.

• 1,500 Bible study sessions & chapel services.

• 300 Discipleship Program graduates.

• 160 Urbean Cafe program employees.

Restorative Justice

Our mission is based upon Restorative Justice which includes a collaborative relationship with the judicial system that improves public safety and saves taxpayer dollars while supporting clients through faith-centered recovery, workforce development, restitution, and accountability.

Our Five Pillars

• Faith-centered Programs & Education.

• Workforce Development.

• Identity Restoration.

• Mentoring.

• Advocacy.

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