Redefining Reentry
From A Second Chance: Stories of Young Offenders by ASC Board
April 13, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 28
About this episode
Jesse Crossen shares his journey from addiction and incarceration to advocacy and supporting others through second chances.
In this episode, host Sofia Ng speaks with Jesse Crossen about his journey from addiction and incarceration to growth and advocacy. Sentenced at 18, Jesse faced more time in prison than he had been alive—but through education, mentorship, and resilience, he began to rebuild his identity and future. Now released, he founded a nonprofit, the Second Chancer Foundation, is an author, and social media advocate. Jesse shares how he is working to support others through second chances, and how he is using his story to inspire others. Tune in to hear about the many ways that he is working to make a difference.
People in this episode
Host: Sofia Ng
Guest: Jesse Crossen
Topics covered
- reentry
- advocacy
- addiction
- mentorship
- identity
- nonprofit
Keywords
- reentry
- addiction
- incarceration
- advocacy
- mentorship
- nonprofit
- identity
- growth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Second Chancer Foundation
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