About Us

History

The After Life Initiative is the brainchild of Keeairra and Keefe Dashiell. These siblings grew up in South Central in a broken community with limited access to resources and opportunities to make something of their lives and surrounded by gang violence. The lack of a sense of purpose and hopelessness associated with this environment pushed Keeairra and Keefe to engage in crime, resulting in their incarceration.

While in the system, these siblings found insight in the harm that their decisions were causing to themselves, their loved ones, and the community. They decided to change their lives and make amends by dedicating their energy and efforts to learning how to become productive, responsible, and dependable members of society, and helping other system-impacted individuals to achieve this goal. This decision resulted in the birth of The After Life Initiative, aimed at promoting restorative justice and the rehabilitation, healing, and successful reintegration of individuals released from incarceration.

The After Life Initiative continues to grow and have a positive impact on the community by championing equitable access to opportunities and resources that newly-released individuals can use to advance their lives and stay away from crime. Our organization works with government agencies, local municipals, organizations, and other stakeholders in the criminal justice reform space to provide re-entry services, housing, and facility-based rehabilitative programs to ensure a smooth transition and integration into society for individuals that have undergone incarceration.

We firmly believe that there is some good in everyone, and it only takes courage, understanding, and a strong will to break free from the oppressive mindset associated with growing up in underprivileged communities, find your purpose, and work tirelessly toward its fulfillment. We also advocate for a shift in policies from focusing on locking up individuals to deter crime to creating opportunities for them to be part of building inclusive, peaceful, and productive communities. Our ultimate objective is to give back to our community by enhancing public safety and cutting the pipeline from juvenile facilities to county jails and then prison.

The After Life Initiative is the brainchild of Keeairra and Keefe Dashiell. These siblings grew up in South Central in a broken community with limited access to resources and opportunities to make something of their lives and surrounded by gang violence. The lack of a sense of purpose and hopelessness associated with this environment pushed Keeairra and Keefe to engage in crime, resulting in their incarceration.

While in the system, these siblings found insight in the harm that their decisions were causing to themselves, their loved ones, and the community. They decided to change their lives and make amends by dedicating their energy and efforts to learning how to become productive, responsible, and dependable members of society, and helping other system-impacted individuals to achieve this goal. This decision resulted in the birth of The After Life Initiative, aimed at promoting restorative justice and the rehabilitation, healing, and successful reintegration of individuals released from incarceration.

The After Life Initiative continues to grow and have a positive impact on the community by championing equitable access to opportunities and resources that newly-released individuals can use to advance their lives and stay away from crime. Our organization works with government agencies, local municipals, organizations, and other stakeholders in the criminal justice reform space to provide re-entry services, housing, and facility-based rehabilitative programs to ensure a smooth transition and integration into society for individuals that have undergone incarceration.

We firmly believe that there is some good in everyone, and it only takes courage, understanding, and a strong will to break free from the oppressive mindset associated with growing up in underprivileged communities, find your purpose, and work tirelessly toward its fulfillment. We also advocate for a shift in policies from focusing on locking up individuals to deter crime to creating opportunities for them to be part of building inclusive, peaceful, and productive communities. Our ultimate objective is to give back to our community by enhancing public safety and cutting the pipeline from juvenile facilities to county jails and then prison.