Helping Restore Dignity, Freedom, and Hope Through Advocacy and Legal Relief

At the Benson Jewish Foundation, we believe that every individual deserves the opportunity for redemption.

Our Pardon & Clemency Support Program is an extension of our ReBuild Initiative, designed to assist individuals who are seeking a second chance through legal relief, whether currently incarcerated or previously convicted.

We work closely with qualified legal partners, advocates, and faith-based coalitions to help individuals navigate the complex process of applying for:

• Presidential Pardons
• Gubernatorial Pardons
• Commutations of Sentence
• Clemency Petitions
• Expungements and Record Relief

We assist:

• Adults in custody (AICs)
• Returning citizens re-entering society
• Individuals with outdated convictions that hinder employment or housing
• Families applying on behalf of loved ones
• Faith-based advocates representing justice-involved individuals

Our team evaluates each applicant's eligibility, history, and goals — then builds a case rooted in rehabilitation, remorse, and readiness to contribute positively to society.