As the recognition of the Compassion Prison Project grew, volunteers from across the world came forward asking how they could help spread awareness of childhood trauma. CPP Volunteers (Compassion Ambassadors) represent currently and formerly incarcerated men and women, family members, therapists and psychologists, artists, writers, college students, community activists and more. In response, CPP developed a curricula and training so that other facilities and communities could create and run their own compassion trauma circles.
To date, CPP’s
Step Inside the Circle PSA has gained over 2 million views and
Honor Yard, the next film in the series, has recently launched. CPP is now piloting compassion trauma circles on Zoom both for communities and for prisons. Formalized curriculum and video content is in production and these tools will be used to replicate childhood trauma awareness work in prisons and communities around the world. Finally, CPP will be launching a Youtube Channel and Podcast which will draw upon its work and a multitude of amazing thought leaders to educate the public about trauma, trauma-informed prisons, trauma self-care, restoring hope and spirit.