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Secondchancequest Started in 2016 by inmates, our inmate & youth mentoring programs reduce recidivism & crime.

At Second Chance Quest our mission is to reduce the school to prison pipeline by empowering prisoners to lead productive lives when they leave prison by providing them with the support and resources necessary to not only impact their lives, but the lives of at-risk children and the communities to which they belong to as well. Started by inmates in 2016, our 12-week mentoring program prepares inmates to be more productive while in prison and succeed in society upon release. Our goal is to aid & assist prisoners through our understanding of incarceration and address ways to productively and constructively serve out their time. To date, hundreds of inmates have graduated from our program, many of which have been released on parole and are living productive lives. Our Youth Mentoring Program provides young people with opportunities to learn and grow through meaningful group interactions with business professionals and individuals with valuable life experiences. Delivered in schools, youth correctional facilities, and community centers, this structured 8-week program is modeled after our proven inmate mentoring model. Our mission is to reduce youth crime by giving young people positive outlets, supportive role models, and pathways to productive futures.

09/14/2026

Congratulations SCQ Support Group Graduates!

09/13/2026

Hundreds have graduated from our 12 week Support Group Program. SecondCQ.org

09/13/2026

Second Chance Quest... Inform, Educate, Advocate

Second Chance Quest (SCQ) would like to thank the participants of our SCQ Peer-Led Support Group at Buckingham and other...
07/03/2026

Second Chance Quest (SCQ) would like to thank the participants of our SCQ Peer-Led Support Group at Buckingham and other inmates who donated what little they had to the benefit of Cohen Walls in our joint fundraising campaign with the Parole Peer Support Group. SCQ's Prison Peer-Led Support group was started in 2014 by twelve inmates and is still going strong today and prides itself on organizing ongoing community outreach campaigns such as this.

In the words of Marcus Garvey, "the ends you serve that are selfish will take you no further than yourself but the ends you serve that are for all, in common, will take you into eternity." Co-Founder T. Bravo

After seeing a news story about a two-year-old boy in Chesterfield who lost his foot in a lawn mower accident, an incarcerated individual at Buckingham Correctional Center said he felt compelled to help.

With guidance from Chief of Housing and Programs David Wingfield, he created a flyer asking others to join in supporting the child.

Eighteen incarcerated individuals contributed, and the funds collected were donated to a local church on behalf of the family. Each person who donated received a certificate of acknowledgement.

WTVR CBS 6 in Richmond reported earlier this week on the boy’s progress and his prosthetic leg, which he calls “Nubby.” The article also details how incarcerated individuals at Buckingham found hope in his journey. You can see the full story on the CBS 6 website: https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/chesterfield-county/cohen-recovery-update-june-29-2026.

The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) thanks those at Buckingham who donated, and Mr. Wingfield for helping to coordinate this meaningful project to help someone in the community.

05/31/2026

As mental health awareness month comes to a close, let's remember those who are in need. Visit our website to read our latest article. https://SecondCQ.org



04/30/2026




04/20/2026

April is Second Chance Month—a time to recognize the power of redemption and the real impact that second chances can have in our communities.

As a member of the Sentencing Project’s Second Look Network, Second Chance Quest witnesses every day that people are more than the worst thing they’ve done. When given meaningful opportunities, individuals rebuild their lives, strengthen their families, and make lasting, positive contributions to their communities.
Today, more than 300 participants in Second Chance Quest’s in-prison peer-support groups are charting new futures.

This April, let’s turn awareness into action.

Donate today: SecondCQ.org

04/09/2026

For over a decade, Second Chance Quest has been transforming prison peer-support into real reductions in recidivism.

Through in-prison education, mentorship, and post-release support, we’re helping break cycles of incarceration and build pathways to lasting change.

April is Second Chance Month—a time to recognize the 70 million Americans living with a record and the barriers they face when rebuilding their lives. While challenges like limited opportunities and reentry preparation persist, progress is real. Since the Second Chance Act of 2007, reincarceration rates have dropped by 23% across U.S. states.

Today, more than 300 participants in Second Chance Quest’s in-prison peer-support groups are charting new futures.

This April, let’s turn awareness into action.

Donate today: SecondCQ.org

04/04/2026

April is Second Chance Month, a time to reflect on the power of redemption and the real impact of second chances in our communities.

As a member of the Sentencing Project’s Second Look Network, Second Chance Quest sees every day that people are more than the worst thing they have done. When given a real opportunity, they rebuild their lives, strengthen their families, and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways.

04/02/2026

You can make a difference! “It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” — George Eliot

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15912-B Crain Highway, Suite 200
Brandywine, MD
20613

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+12402702411

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