Turning Point

A Charleston based non-profit empowers former inmates to break the cycle of incarceration.

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Turning Point

March 17, 2025

A Charleston based non-profit empowers former inmates to break the cycle of incarceration.

About Turning Point

Every year 650,000 people are released from prison. Nearly two-thirds will be reincarcerated in the next three years. Turning Point explores a program called Turn90 that works to help former violent offenders transition to life post-incarceration. Candid, encouraging, and at times heart-breaking, the documentary explores what has worked, what hasn’t and what lies ahead.

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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.

Prison recidivism is a critical challenge in the United States. Of the 650,000 individuals released annually, 82 percent return to incarceration within a decade with 43 percent reoffending in the first year. In South Carolina, Turn90 addresses this crisis through a comprehensive approach that blends job skills training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and financial support to help participants build sustainable lives outside prison walls.