Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) was honored to be featured on CBS Sunday Morning with legendary journalist Ted Koppel. The segment dives into the transformative power of the arts in breaking the cycle of incarceration, with a spotlight on SING SING, the critically acclaimed A24 film inspired by RTA’s work.
Through moving interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, CBS captures the heart of RTA: empowering individuals in prison to develop skills of self-discipline, accountability, collaboration and communication that positively impact their ability to find their agency, their voice, their talents, and their own and others’ humanity. This feature is not just about a film—it’s about real lives changed and a vision for a more just and compassionate society.
Don’t miss this inspiring segment! Watch it here:
CBS Sunday Morning: Rehabilitation Through the Arts
RTA participants become leaders on the inside, modeling behaviors for others and thereby changing the culture in the prison. RTA enables people to change and brings the promise that they can be something other than they were and thrive after incarceration, becoming valued members of their communities.
As the segment points out, the impact of RTA’s programs is profound and long-lasting, which is evident in the remarkable results achieved by our participants. While the national rate of recidivism exceeds 60%, less than 3% of RTA participants return to prison. This stark contrast highlights the effectiveness of the transformative power of the arts.
We invite you to witness the power of RTA in this coverage and join us in supporting our mission to bring healing and transformation through the arts. Your support enables us to expand our reach and provide life-changing programs to more individuals.
Together, we can break the cycle of incarceration.
