Amy Barch

A strong sense of equality and justice led Amy Barch towards a legal profession, but she found her calling during a college internship at a local jail. In 2012, Amy founded Turn90, a nonprofit employment social enterprise that combines job training, supportive services, and peer mentorship to create a pathway to success after prison. Amy credits Turn90’s success to grit, luck, her amazing team, and the many people who have helped along the way. Not a day passes when she does not think of the many gifts and talents locked behind prison walls, and what we find when we are willing to make the investment.

Turning Point is a story of redemption, hope and the transformative impact of innovative thinking in criminal justice reform. The one-hour documentary introduces viewers to Turn90 founder Amy Barch and the transformative journey she offers participants as they work to overcome the odds, rebuild their lives and ultimately mentor others. By providing paid training, Turn90 enables participants to focus on personal growth without the immediate financial pressures of reintegration. Viewers get an inside look at the program’s unique elements including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy sessions that address the impact of survival tactics learned in prison and on the streets.