The Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) Community Reentry Unit recently collaborated with the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Restorative Justice Ministry.
For the first time, they teamed up for the 2026 Excell Network Breakfast at Mission Dolores Basilica in San Francisco.
The Archdiocese expressed their gratitude for the growing community in support of hope, healing, and second chances.
The Excell Network supports justice-involved students returning from incarceration by providing scholarship stipends. This helps them continue their academic and career journeys.
From February through November, the monthly breakfasts bring together parishioners, donors, community partners, and students. The breakfasts foster connections, build relationships, offer inspiring testimonies, and support pathways to success.
Partnership between parole, faith
On Feb. 14, the Community Reentry Unit participated in the event. The breakfast brought together supervised persons, community providers and the leadership team from the Excell Network. Highlighted was a special guest introduction for Community Reentry Unit Parole Agent II Specialist Tobias Tenorio.
Julio Escobar, Archdiocese of San Francisco Office of Human Life and Dignity Restorative Justice Ministry, said the work is necessary.
“Agent Tenorio’s presence underscores the collaboration and shared commitment required to help justice-involved individuals rebuild their lives with dignity,” said Escobar.
During his introduction, Agent Tenorio elaborated on the significance of a partnership with the faith-based community.
“Blending law enforcement and parole supervision with the faith-based community creates a collaborative approach. The effort is centered on accountability, restoration, and community healing. By partnering with these organizations, supervision efforts can be strengthened through mentorship, moral guidance, and supportive services. These all address the root causes of reentry challenges,” said Tenorio.
“This partnership fosters trust, encourages positive behavioral change, and connects individuals to resources such as counseling, job readiness, and community support networks. Together, public safety professionals and the Archdiocese work to balance enforcement with compassion, promoting safer communities and meaningful second chances.”
Submitted by DAPO
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