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RTA helps people in prison develop critical life skills through the arts, modeling an approach to the justice system based on human dignity rather than punishment.

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A unique, comprehensive in-prison arts program which teaches critical life skills

INNOVATIVE REENTRY

Our Reimagining Myself^® program is an innovative arts-based approach to reentry.

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Engaging RTA members after their release, as they rejoin and thrive in society and our communities
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Discover how RTA participants at Sing Sing Correctional Facility perform the Twelve Angry Men play, a classic drama that challenges prejudice and justice.

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2023 Annual Homecoming

RTA’s most joyous event of the year was back in person for the first time since 2020. See the photos and summary of the event that celebrated RTA alumni.

Journal

Taking a Bow: A Tribute to Katherine Vockins

The RTA community honored Katherine Vockins, the founder and executive director of RTA. See the tribute event photos from RTA participants and supporters.

Videos

ReStarting The Arts: A Prison Short Film

In the fall of 2021, RTA was one of the first programs to return to correctional facilities since the pandemic began.This film documents RTA’s return to in person prison programming....

Events

Highlights from RTA’s 25th Anniversary Gala

RTA celebrated its 25th anniversary gala, featuring inspiring performances and testimonials by RTA alumni and participants.

Journal

Exploring the Artistic Journey of Incarcerated Artists at Sing Sing

At an exhibition hosted by Rehabilitation Through the Arts, subjects included Ta-Nehisi Coates, Nikole Hannah-Jones, global warming, and home.

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Bedford Hills Prison: A Look at the People Inside It

RTA teaching artist Kate Stone Lombardi wrote an article for Westchester Magazine on the carceral system in Westchester County featuring RTA's alums, Charles Moore, Jermaine Archer & Dunasha Payne.