Parker Arts Lecture: Breaking the Cycle - Reducing Recidivism through Reform and Opportunity

Join us for February 4, 2026, at The Schoolhouse for this free lecture that offers poignant insight into what programs effectively reduce recidivism.

Speaker: Speakers: Dan Klehm, Owner, Convict Coffee Company

This inspiring lecture explores the realities of prisoners who are rearrested in the U.S. justice system and examines current statistics, key causes, and how our country’s rates of recidivism compare to other developed nations.

Presenter Dan Klehm speaks to the financial burden of mass incarceration and its societal and generational impacts. Reflecting on his own personal journey, Dan shares his thoughts on effective programs that reduce re-offense rates, potential reforms to improve the system, and nonprofit initiatives working toward lasting change. The session will also feature a cameo by Ben Drake, Executive Director of Step 7 Ministries, highlighting the role of 501(c)(3) organizations in rehabilitation and reintegration.

Watch full video of speaking engagement on Youtube

https://youtu.be/lpu6dvkhv7s?si=2Snj8Wd_TOR0u6wB

ARTICLE AND PICTURE CREDITS

ARTICLE: Parker Arts

PICTURE: Daniel Klehm