From Pain to Purpose
HeartCheck Prison Strategies Group
Committed to raising awareness of the pathways to incarceration, the struggles within, and the journey to successful reentry.
Our Story
Shannon served 25 years behind bars—years marked by introspection, transformation, and the relentless pursuit of redemption. Ashleen was a mother whose world shattered when her son was incarcerated at a young age, a result of bad decisions and a broken system. Their paths were shaped by pain, but destiny had plans to fuse their experiences into something powerful.
Together, they became more than a partnership—they became a force. They built a business, a movement, a platform that bridges families and incarcerated loved ones, offers mentorship for those reentering society, provides advocacy training, and pushes for legislative reform. Their approach is holistic—supporting not just individuals, but the ecosystem of family, healing, and empowerment.
Quality and Variety
Our Products
We provide a range of services from pre-incarceration preparation to post-incarceration intervention, public speaking, and educational workshops.
Customized Training for Organizations & Institutions
- Workshops for schools, correctional staff, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations
- Trauma, addiction, and criminal justice education
- Policy consulting and advocacy support for system change
Public Speaking & Educational Workshops
- Suicide Prevention Awareness and Training
- Drug Education & Intervention Strategies
- Gang Awareness, Prevention, and Exit Planning
- Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Initiatives
Crisis Intervention Services
- Immediate response for individuals and families in emotional or situational crisis
- Suicide risk assessment and safety planning
- Community-based support and referrals
Pre-Incarceration Preparation & Family Strategy Planning
- Comprehensive guidance for individuals facing incarceration
- Family readiness planning and communication strategies
- Legal system navigation support and community resource linkage
Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS) Intervention
- Trauma-informed care and coping skill development
- Reentry support and behavioral health resources
- Family reintegration guidance
What Sets Us Apart
We are not just voices for the voiceless—we are the voices that refuse to be silenced.
Dual Lens
Advocacy
Lived Experience, Unmatched Perspective
Trauma-Informed, System-Savvy
Empowerment Through Empathy
A Movement, Not a Moment
Have Questions?
Don’t Hesitate to Reach out.
Phone:
Ashleen Gaddy 618-818-8381
Shannon Marshall 682-420-2121
Email:
Ashleen Gaddy at A.Gaddy@HeartCheckPrisonStrategiesGroup.org
Shannon Marshall at S.Marshall@HeartCheckPrisonStrategiesGroup.org
admin@HeartCheckPrisonStrategiesGroup.org
Business Hours:
8am-5pm CST, except for true life endangerment situations