What is the SAW Project?
The Supervision Around the World (SAW) Project is building a global knowledge-sharing platform to support the continuation and growth of successful programs worldwide.
SAW Partners
SAW Project is attracting interest from organizations around the world who support our mission to collaborate and share experiences of best practices in community supervision.
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A Global Hub for Supervision Practices
The concept for the SAW Project was born at the 2nd World Congress on Community Corrections in 2015, when SAW Founder Julie Truschel interviewed supervision professionals from around the world about what they were doing in community corrections. Today, the SAW Project continues this collaborative effort to review, share and learn from experts around the world so we can improve models, outcomes, communities, and lives. The SAW Project offers a global hub where industry professionals can learn, connect, and share insights. See what we are doing today!
*NEW BLOG POST*
"Change is possible—and when the justice system makes space for human dignity, that change becomes sustainable."
We reflect on a deeply meaningful presentation at the 2025 APPA Training Institute, featuring the remarkable journey of Billa Nanra. His story, "From Dealer to Healer," demonstrates the profound power of compassionate community supervision and how inner strength programs like the Peace Education Program can turn a life marked by trauma into one dedicated to healing.
This is the exact type of human-centered practice we work to amplify around the world. Read the full story and be inspired by Billa’s resilience!
FULL STORY: sawproject.org/lived-experience-of-hope-and-healing-at-appa-2025/ OR visit www.sawproject.org to make a meaningful impact!
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We're revisiting the incredible APAC model in Brazil! 🇧🇷
This updated look showcases how radical trust and a deep commitment to human dignity are the core drivers of justice reform. By prioritizing love and rehabilitation, APAC offers a powerful global framework for achieving restorative justice and effective community supervision.
Learn why this unique system is essential viewing for justice reformers worldwide.
🔗 Read the full post: avsi-usa.org/story/the-apac-method-reimagining-prison-reentry/ OR visit sawproject.org to make a meaningful difference!
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In Illinois, restorative justice is proving to be powerful economic policy. 🇺🇸
The Clean Slate Illinois initiative is paving the way for millions of people to get a second chance, unlocking huge potential and directly supporting community supervision goals.
Learn about the massive economic impact of removing barriers.
🔗 Read the full post: m.riverbender.com/news/details/belt-for-those-who-have-earned-it-a-second-chance-is-possible-8790...
#cleanslate #secondchances #restorativejustice #economicinclusion #sawproject ... See MoreSee Less
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