Community and Lifestyle · Education · Government and Military · HR and Recruiting
Size
51-200 employees
Stage
Other
founded in
2010
Defy Ventures, Inc. is dedicated to providing entrepreneurial programs that empower formerly incarcerated individuals to achieve economic independence and reduce recidivism. By equipping participants with essential skills, connections, and a renewed sense of purpose, Defy aims to transform lives and cut recidivism rates in half. The organization boasts an impressive 84% employment rate for its post-release program graduates and a recidivism rate of less than 10%. With a cost-effective approach, Defy spends only $1,000 per in-prison graduate compared to the $81,000 spent by California to incarcerate one person. Defy operates in multiple states and has a significant impact on one of America's largest forgotten communities.