Services at Bridges2Freedom.org

Peer Mentoring – Guidance from Those Who Understand

At Bridges2Freedom, we provide peer mentoring from individuals who have successfully navigated reentry, recovery, and reintegration. Our mentors—many of whom are formerly incarcerated or justice-impacted veterans—offer firsthand insight, emotional support, and practical strategies to help others overcome similar challenges.

With Medi-Cal certified Peer Support Specialists and structured mentorship programs, we ensure participants receive personalized, trauma-informed guidance to build stability, resilience, and long-term success.

Consulting – Expert Solutions for Reentry

Our consulting services equip organizations, government agencies, and justice systems with data-driven strategies to improve reentry and education opportunities. We specialize in:

Trauma-informed care training for service providers
Reentry program development with measurable outcomes
Policy advocacy at local, state, and federal levels

With partnerships including USC, and the U.S. Department of Education, we bridge gaps between lived experience and systemic reform.

Veteran Services – Specialized Support for Those Who Served

We provide comprehensive, culturally competent care for justice-impacted veterans, including:

Housing & employment assistance through county partnerships
Mental health & PTSD support with licensed clinical supervisors
Veteran-specific peer mentoring from those with military experience

Our Veterans Treatment Court Liaison team ensures seamless access to resources, reducing recidivism by 40% and securing stable futures for those who served.

Why Choose Bridges2Freedom?

Led by a formerly incarcerated veteran with MSW, DSW(s)

Our founder, James Leland DeBacco, brings unparalleled expertise as both a survivor of the justice system and an accomplished professional. With a Master of Social Work (MSW), a Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) in progress, and accreditation as a Veterans Service Officer, he bridges lived experience with clinical and policy-level leadership to drive real change.

Practice-based, trauma-informed approaches

Every program we offer is grounded in research and tailored to address the deep-rooted effects of trauma, incarceration, and military service. From motivational interviewing techniques to structured reentry plans, our methods are proven to foster healing and self-sufficiency.

Proven success in reducing recidivism and improving reintegration

Our interventions have achieved a 40% reduction in recidivism among veterans and justice-impacted individuals, far exceeding national averages. Through mentorship, housing stability, and employment support, we ensure long-term success beyond release.

Multi-system collaboration with courts, universities, and government agencies

We don’t work in isolation. Our partnerships USC, and the U.S. Department of Education allow us to shape policies, expand resources, and create systemic pathways for those rebuilding their lives.