Reality Check Project
Reality Check Project is a nonprofit organization focused on reentry support and personal transformation.
Who We Are
Reality Check Project is a nonprofit organization focused on reentry support and personal transformation. Founded in 2017, the organization was created to share a powerful and inspiring life journey that encourages individuals facing life’s challenges to reclaim their purpose. Through lived experience, mentorship, and practical tools, Reality Check Project helps individuals create meaningful and lasting change in the direction of their lives.
Charles Jackson Jr.
Honorable Scott E. Lash
Dr. Jarret Patton
Superintendent Thomas McGinley at Coal Township Prison
Our mission is to guide individuals toward discovering their passion and purpose. We illuminate the options available to those who may feel lost or uncertain, providing accessible resources, education, and support that empower returning citizens to build fulfilling lives and positive futures.
Our Approach
At Reality Check Project, our approach is rooted in lived experience, education, and empowerment. We meet individuals where they are and guide them through practical tools, mindset development, and supportive mentorship that encourage accountability and informed decision-making. By combining real-world insight with structured programming, we help participants build confidence, discover purpose, and create sustainable paths forward.
Our program equips returning citizens with the tools, mindset, and support needed to successfully transition back into society. Through motivational speaking, soft skills education, and reentry preparedness programming, we help individuals discover their purpose, make informed choices, and build sustainable futures.
Federal Correction Complex Allenwood
FCI-Allenwood Low
SCI-Coal Township Prison, Charles speaking to graduates of the Reality Check Project Program.
Berks County Jail, Charles is facilitating with an all women’s group.
Vision Statement
Reality Check Project envisions a future where every returning citizen reclaims their potential and becomes a positive force within their community. Beginning in Pennsylvania and extending to neighboring states, we strive to create a ripple effect of hope, opportunity, and transformation through compassionate, effective reentry programming recognized for its impact and integrity.
Our Programs
Our Programs are structured, proven pathways to personal transformation for returning citizens and anyone ready to break free from survival mode and step into purpose-driven living. Through our One-Day Workshop, 12-Week Reality Check Program, and 16-Week Advanced Program, participants gain practical tools for emotional regulation, accountability, leadership development, and successful reentry. Each program is built on Charles Jackson Jr.’s lived experience and delivers real, measurable results—one mindset shift at a time.
One-Day Workshop
A high-impact, single-day immersive experience designed to deliver immediate mindset shifts and practical tools for personal transformation. This intensive workshop introduces participants to core principles that challenge limiting beliefs and empower them to make better decisions—starting right away.
12-Week Reality Check Program
Structured behavioral-development programming designed to build a strong foundation for lasting change. This intensive 12-week curriculum guides participants through a journey of self-discovery, accountability, and practical skill-building tailored specifically for returning citizens.
16-Week Advanced Program
An extended, deeper dive for participants who want to go beyond the foundational 12 weeks. This advanced program builds directly on the core 12-week curriculum while providing additional time for integration, reflection, mentorship, and advanced skill application.
Reality Check Project has entered into a digital content partnership with Edovo to expand access to structured behavioral-development and reflective learning content through correctional tablet-based learning environments.
Reality Check Project now operates through both live facilitation and digital behavioral-learning delivery models, allowing institutions flexibility in how programming is implemented and accessed.
Measured Program Results
Our Metrics tell a powerful story of real transformation. Participants consistently report significant improvements across key areas of personal development: 87% show better emotional regulation, 92% gain greater clarity of purpose, and 85% demonstrate stronger leadership mindsets. These results are measured through pre- and post-program assessments and reflect the proven impact of our structured programs.
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Emotional Regulation Improvement
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Stress & Anger Management Improvement
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Financial Literacy Improvement
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Life Purpose & Direction Improvement
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Communication Confidence Improvement
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Avg. Positive Confidence Shift in Overall Participation Growth
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Strong Life Purpose Clarity
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Strong Emotional Regulation
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High Confidence in at Least One Domain
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Improved Stress Management
Program Impact Snapshot
Participants Served Through Structured Programming
Federal Participants Reached Through Speaking Engagements
Multiple Correctional Facilities Served
Correctional & Community Programming Delivery
Returning Citizen-Led Facilitation Model
Evidence-Informed Curriculum
Since 2022 Providing Structured Programming
Founder | Transformation Strategist | Community Leader
Charles Jackson Jr. is the Founder and Executive Director of the Reality Check Project, where he leads with a mission-driven approach focused on accountability, personal growth, and community transformation. With a strong background in mentorship, program development, and leadership training, Charles is dedicated to equipping individuals with practical tools to make informed decisions and build sustainable futures.
Through strategic partnerships, hands-on workshops, and real-life application, he has helped guide youth, adults, and community stakeholders toward positive change. Charles is known for his authentic leadership style, results-oriented mindset, and unwavering commitment to empowering people to confront challenges, take ownership of their choices, and thrive beyond limitations.
Was This Fate?
Charles Jackson Jr.
What was supposed to be a birthday celebration, turns into a homicide, creating a storm. But in the storm there is peace and an assignment is uncovered. In, “Was This Fate?”, Charles learns about patience and perseverance. More importantly, he uses his experience to become a powerful agent of change.
What If?
Charles Jackson Jr.
What if one decision could change everything? In the seconds between impulse and action, lives are shaped. In What If? Charles R. Jackson Jr. explores the unseen battles that take place before a choice is made-the pressure, the price, the ego, the emotion that pushes us to react instead of pause.
Partner With Reality Check Project
Reality Check Project provides evidence-informed programming rooted in lived experience, accountability, decision-making, personal development, and successful reentry.
Through workshops, structured curriculum, digital learning initiatives, and community partnerships, we help individuals and organizations create meaningful and lasting change.