Nation Outside is built on the belief that people who have lived through incarceration are uniquely equipped to support those returning home. Our Peer Navigators are trained and certified in trauma-informed care, and they bring personal knowledge, empathy, and accountability to every interaction.

This peer-led approach works because it builds trust while reinforcing responsibility. When people have housing, transportation, and guidance from someone who has walked the same path, they are far more likely to succeed. The result: safer neighborhoods, fewer people returning to prison, and millions of taxpayer dollars saved each year.