Better Decisions Better Choices Reentry Services Inc
 

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Better Decisions Better Choices Reentry Services Inc. is a reentry and support organization founded by Clifford Parker, a formerly incarcerated individual whose life experiences shaped his deep commitment to serving justice-impacted individuals and marginalized communities.

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Clifford Parker’s journey began with significant life challenges, including involvement with the justice system from an early age. After serving nearly two decades in prison on a life sentence, he was paroled in 2010. Upon returning to society, he quickly recognized a critical gap in available reentry services. The limited support systems in place were often insufficient to meet the real and complex needs of individuals transitioning from incarceration back into their communities.

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He observed that many returning citizens were left facing overwhelming uncertainty—often forced to navigate barriers to employment, housing, and stability with minimal resources. As a result, too many individuals faced homelessness or re-incarceration, contributing to ongoing cycles of recidivism and community disruption. These challenges inspired Clifford to seek meaningful, long-term solutions.

In 2016, he founded B.D.B.C. Services to develop innovative, practical, and compassionate reentry support programs. The organization was built on the belief that successful reintegration requires more than short-term assistance—it requires a coordinated continuum of care that includes education, life skills development, job readiness, employment placement, housing support, and family reunification services. The goal is to reduce recidivism by equipping individuals with the tools and opportunities necessary to build stable, productive lives.

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During his incarceration, Clifford participated in cognitive behavioral and educational programs designed to prepare individuals for reentry. These programs provided valuable life skills and personal development tools that can significantly improve outcomes. However, he also observed that without sustained post-release support and structured community-based resources, many individuals struggled to maintain progress once released.

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Clifford has since become a strong advocate for strengthening reentry systems through collaboration between correctional institutions, community organizations, and service providers. He believes that a coordinated continuum of care is essential to reducing recidivism and creating lasting community impact.

Since his release, Clifford Parker has dedicated his life to serving reentry and homeless populations. He has played an instrumental role in developing and supporting programs that provide transitional and residential housing, job training, employment placement, and cognitive behavioral and educational services aimed at long-term personal development and stability.

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Clifford is also a man of faith, and his belief in the redemptive power of God has been a guiding foundation in his personal transformation and continued service to others. He is a devoted husband, father, uncle, mentor, friend, and grandfather, committed to uplifting families and strengthening communities.

His guiding philosophy is simple: “Preparation plus opportunity equals success. When individuals are properly prepared and given real opportunities, success becomes achievable. True reentry is about equipping people for a stable and productive future.”

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On September 9, 2020, B.D.B.C. was incorporated as registered 501(C)(3) non-profit organization with a full executive board, ready and equipped to serve those we have been entrusted to serve for the bettement of themselves, their, famalies , and their communities.

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On March 22, 2021, Clifford Parker stepped down as President of B.D.B.C. Services to focus on broader advocacy efforts aimed at increasing resources and support for reentry and homeless populations at the local, state, and federal levels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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