Stop and Mentor Program(SAM)
Our Mission
The Joseph Gabriel Foundation, through its SAM Incarceration Program, is committed to supporting women, youth, and families impacted by incarceration through trauma-informed, restorative, and preventative services. SAM—Support, Accountability, and Mentorship—addresses the root causes of justice involvement by centering healing, education, and personal growth.
We believe that incarceration should not define a person’s future. Through culturally responsive programming, educational workshops, mentorship, and reentry preparation, SAM creates pathways that strengthen individuals, stabilize families, and rebuild communities.
Who We Serve
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Women impacted by incarceration
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Children and youth with incarcerated or formerly incarcerated parents
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Families navigating the justice system
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At-risk youth and underserved communities
Our Approach
SAM is grounded in healing-centered engagement, restorative justice principles, and prevention-focused interventions. We meet individuals where they are—inside facilities and in the community—supporting accountability, resilience, and long-term success.
Our Commitment
Together, we heal. Together, we rebuild.
The Joseph Gabriel Foundation, through the SAM Incarceration Program, is dedicated to restoring hope, strengthening families, and creating sustainable pathways to opportunity for those impacted by incarceration.
SAM Juvenile Justice HUB
SAM Juvenile Justice HUB
Teenager's First Hours in Juvenile Detention
Life Inside Juvenile Prison Documentary: Morris's Story - The First 48 Hours in Prison
24 HOURS INSIDE A JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
INTERVIEWS BEHIND BARS | What Life is Like Locked Up
SAM Incarceration Education Channel
SAM Services
Youth & In-School Support
Children and youth impacted by incarceration face higher risks of academic struggle, emotional distress, and system involvement. Our youth programs focus on prevention, empowerment, and stability.
Services include:
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In-school support and academic advocacy
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Mentoring and positive youth development
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Emotional wellness and coping skills workshops
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Support for children of incarcerated parents
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Early intervention for at-risk youth
Women’s Support Services:
(In Partnership Bedford Hills Womens Correction Facility)
We support women affected by incarceration—whether incarcerated themselves, formerly incarcerated, or impacted as partners, mothers, or caregivers.
Services include:
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Trauma-informed workshops and healing circles
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Life skills development and emotional wellness support
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Financial literacy and stability education
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Parenting support for justice-impacted mothers
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Reentry preparation and transition guidance
Family Outreach & Support:
Youth Violence Prevention Forums Outreach
We work to strengthen families affected by incarceration by providing resources, education, and advocacy.
Services include:
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Family outreach and community engagement
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Parenting education and family reunification support
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Referrals to community-based services
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Emergency assistance and essential item distribution
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Support navigating justice-related systems
Workshops & Educational Programming
Our workshops are designed to educate, empower, and heal individuals and families impacted by the justice system.
Workshop topics include:
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Trauma, healing, and emotional resilience
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Healthy relationships and conflict resolution
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Financial literacy and stability
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Life skills and personal development
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Youth empowerment and prevention education
Reentry Support & Aide
Reentry can be one of the most challenging transitions. We provide guidance and resources to help individuals successfully reintegrate into their communities.
Reentry services include:
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Reentry planning and goal-setting
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Employment readiness and referrals
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Housing and community resource navigation
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Emotional and peer support
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Family reintegration assistance
Advocacy & Resource Navigation
We advocate for justice-impacted individuals and families by connecting them to critical resources and amplifying their voices.
Advocacy services include:
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System navigation and referrals
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Support accessing social services
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Community advocacy and awareness initiatives
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Youth and family advocacy within schools and agencies
Prevention & At-Risk Intervention
Prevention is key to breaking cycles of incarceration. Our programs focus on early intervention, education, and protective support.
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Prevention efforts include:
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At-risk youth intervention and mentorship
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Community education and outreach
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Violence prevention and emotional wellness support
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Life skills and decision-making education