Our Impact
Our annual results—along with reflections from our partners—demonstrate how Osborne makes a difference for individuals, families, and communities.
REACH AND SUCCESS
Through our innovative programming and partnerships, Osborne serves and strengthens individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal legal system. We are there for people before, during, and after incarceration, piloting and refining new program models, and documenting our learning to enable replication when possible.
*Data featured on this page was compiled from Fiscal Year 2024 enrollment, usage, and outcomes statistics.
98%
Percentage of clients who successfully complied with all court requirements after our advocacy at court
3,355
Referrals made to community services on behalf of people leaving prison
2,268
Police officers and staff trained in protocols for safeguarding children at the time of a parent’s arrest
757
Individuals completed courses to enhance their parenting skills and relationships
338
Job placements for participants in our workforce and reentry programs
192
Units of transitional and permanent supportive housing
Court Services and Decarceration
Providing community-based solutions and alternatives to incarceration
Our programs reduce reliance on the use of jail and prison—disrupting intimate partner violence, mentoring young people at risk of criminal legal system involvement, and finding community-based responses for those charged with first-time, low-level offenses.
1,411
Years of reduced incarceration through our Court Advocacy Services
$162 million
Taxpayer savings from reduced years of incarceration
531
Individuals whose cases were dismissed after completing our diversion program Project Reset
The Bronx Osborne Gun Accountability and Prevention (BOGAP) Program supports young people to manage conflict with non-violent solutions and make life-affirming choices. Read a profile of this promising program by our partner, the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Jail and Prison Services
Designing and implementing programs that strengthen skills and keep families connected
To support currently and formerly incarcerated parents in building stability and maintaining connections to their families during and after incarceration, we offer parenting education, support for in-person and video visits to jails and prisons, community resources for affected children and caregivers, groups for directly impacted young people, and civic engagement opportunities.
94%
Percentage of incarcerated parents who plan to communicate more with their children after taking our FamilyWorks course
74,773
Visitors hosted and supported by staff at our 19 prison-based Hospitality Centers
1,559
Supportive counseling sessions held with individuals incarcerated on Rikers Island as part of our Visiting and Family Assistance Program
Osborne started the first parenting program at a men’s prison back in 1986 at Sing Sing. This program update describes its impact through the years on the men and their families who are transformed by it.
Reentry Services
Planning and support for building a productive life after incarceration
Our reentry and reintegration services begin inside correctional facilities and continue after our participants return to their communities. We work with participants to prepare for their release, make connections to community services, and maintain continuity of care for physical and behavioral health. We provide job training and placement services to set people up for success in the workforce, and connect them directly to transitional and permanent jobs.
74%
Percentage of participants who successfully completed job readiness training
$18.47
Average starting hourly rate for job placements through Osborne programs
476
Transition plans completed to support successful return to the community for people leaving jail or prison
Osborne ensured that Rafael’s reentry from Rikers was successful by connecting him to housing and job opportunities. Read his story here.
Housing
Creating welcoming spaces for people returning from jail and prison
We help people find a home through our own transitional and supportive housing, our unique program that supports families in taking in loved ones, and our connections to a large network of other housing providers.
85%
Percentage of families reunified through the Kinship Reentry Housing Program who reported improved financial stability in their households
316
Number of recreational and educational group sessions held for Marcus Garvey Supportive Housing Program residents
224
New units of permanent and supportive housing in New York City and Newburgh in various stages of development
Stable housing is the foundation for successful reentry from jail and prison. Read about our growing housing portfolio and watch a video about the first resident at Fulton Community Reentry Center in this update.
Policy and Advocacy
Advancing effective solutions that heal communities and reduce reliance on incarceration
Our advocacy efforts—informed by the lived experiences of those we serve—focus on investing in proven, cost-effective, and community-based responses to harm and law-breaking, ending dependence on incarceration, improving conditions in correctional facilities, and expanding funding for reentry and housing programs.
98%
Percentage of surveyed police officers trained on child-sensitive arrest practices who reported gaining new strategies for interacting with children
5,963
Individuals engaged in See Us, Support Us awareness-raising and advocacy efforts supporting children of incarcerated parents through social media channels
2,747
Number of parents in state prisons who were moved closer to their children as a result of the Proximity Law, or April’s Law, named after a former Youth Action Council member
Osborne’s decade-plus of advocacy helped ensure that the Child-Sensitive Arrest Bill became law in 2024. This op-ed in the Times Union, coauthored by former Youth Action Council member Raymond Rodriguez—whose story inspired the bill—and the Albany Police Chief, helped successfully make the case.
POWERED BY PARTNERSHIPS
We are grateful to the many people and organizations who make our work possible.
45+
Government and foundation partners fund our work
40+
Businesses and corporations contribute to our success
500+
Gifts from individuals reflect their values and fill critical gaps
BUILT ON TRUST
We have earned a reputation for delivering on our promises over nearly a century of advocacy and service.