Between The Lines is a strategically crafted program that brings sports, and all the valuable life lessons associated with it, to the courts of rehabilitation centers throughout the country. It is our belief that sports, can be used to teach extremely constructive and beneficial lessons. Lessons that stick with players, travel beyond the confines of the playing court, and translate into everyday life. Some of these lessons include but are not limited to, belief in oneself, the value of discipline and hard work, responsibility, accountability, how to be a team player, overcoming obstacles and adversity, dealing with wins and losses, persistence, time management, making sacrifices, and an overall respect for others.

 

Regardless of what mistakes an incarcerated person has made or what circumstances have led to their incarceration, they are our brothers and sisters and are not to be simply thrown away and forgotten. Even from behind bars, each and every incarcerated person has a specific purpose. Many serve as parents, siblings, cousins, friends, mentors, etc.

 

One of the lesser known facts is that 9/10 of those incarcerated currently will be released at some point into the greater society. It serves the community best to have programs like ‘Between the Lines’ that assist in breaking the pattern of recidivism. Having positive and stimulating programs that aim to prevent recidivism can aid in boosting spirits, inspire growth and assist in the process of rehabilitation. Subsequently, this permeates the relationships with their loved ones and undoubtedly has a positive impact on the world as a whole. 

 

Between The Lines strives to be a pleasant reminder to our brothers and sisters caught up in the prison system that we have not forgotten about them, we care and we love them.