The mission of IOW is to give incarcerated youth a fair chance to succeed through creative writing as a catalyst for personal transformation. Using writing as a catalyst, InsideOUT Writers provides programs including case management and other re-entry services for currently and formerly incarcerated youth and young adults. The mission of InsideOUT Writers is to reduce the juvenile recidivism rate by providing a range of services that evolves to meet the needs of currently and formerly incarcerated youth and young adults.  Using creative writing as a catalyst for personal transformation, these young people are empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully re-integrate into our communities, becoming advocatesfor their future.