GriefTech
Compassionate & Secure
Access Everywhere
Access to Funerals and Critical Life Events in Restricted Environments
About us
Compassionate Reprieve is the world’s first nonprofit to pioneer GriefTech across corrections, military, healthcare, and community sectors. We provide secure, DoD-aligned and DOJ-aligned funeral streaming access for individuals who cannot attend in person due to incarceration, deployment, hospitalization, travel barriers, or emergency circumstances. Our platform ensures families remain connected during moments of grief, loss, and healing no matter where they are or what limits their mobility.
Our mission is grounded in dignity, humanity, and equitable access to final goodbyes. Whether serving incarcerated individuals, deployed service members, hospitalized patients, or vulnerable families, Compassionate Reprieve delivers a trauma-informed, high-security, privacy-protected pathway to remain present in life’s most sacred moments. We partner with local, state, and federal agencies, healthcare systems, justice organizations, military support networks, and community programs nationwide.
We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization eligible for government contracts, public–private partnerships, and multi-agency collaborations.
D-U-N-S #:12-635-2591
Unique Entity ID: T3S2LAA461B9
CAGE/NCAGE: 9Y6B6
IRS 501(c)(3): Verified
Lic#: CH018201
Our Mission is Simple
To provide secure virtual access to important life events, reducing the impact of separation and ensuring individuals can participate safely and reliably in any environment.
Our Story
Compassionate Reprieve s the first 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to delivering secure virtual access to critical life events for individuals who cannot be physically present due to incarceration, deployment, hospitalization, or crisis. Inspired by founder Rolando Nooks’ personal experience navigating grief within the justice system, the organization was created to address a nationwide gap in humane, equitable connection during moments that matter most.
Drawing on two decades of expertise in secure technology and systems architecture, Compassionate Reprieve has developed a trauma-informed, compliant, and operationally safe solution adopted by facilities and agencies across the country. What began as a response to a single family’s loss has expanded into a national effort to ensure individuals in restricted environments can remain connected with dignity and humanity.
Today, Compassionate Reprieve leads the advancement of secure virtual life-event access within corrections, military communities, healthcare systems, and social services providing reliable technology that supports emotional continuity, stability, and institutional well-being.
Who We Serve
We provide secure, compliant virtual access to critical life events for individuals in restricted or high-security environments, including those who are incarcerated, deployed, or hospitalized. Our platform integrates with existing agency infrastructure and delivers encrypted, controlled streaming that meets operational requirements while supporting essential family connection.
Reach and Partnerships
Providing secure virtual access to major life events, including funerals, memorials, births, milestones, and family transitions helps stabilize behavior, reduce stress, and support rehabilitation for people in custody. Sustained family connection has been shown to reduce recidivism by up to 13%, while eliminating the costs and risks associated with traditional funeral furloughs, which average $3,500 per event.
Compassionate Reprieve partners with correctional systems across the United States, the Caribbean, and international regions to deliver controlled, compliant access to life events. Our global network of family-event partners enables participation even in facilities without internal streaming capabilities. Wherever critical moments occur, we provide a secure, humane framework that maintains connection and supports institutional safety.
Our Services
Compassionate Reprieve delivers secure, compliant streaming solutions tailored for agencies operating in CJIS, DOJ, and DoD-regulated environments. We offer live and pre-recorded virtual access to critical life events with advanced encryption, controlled permissions, and seamless integration into existing facility infrastructure. Our platform ensures high-quality delivery while meeting the unique operational requirements of correctional, military, and public-sector partners.
Testimonials
Featured Solutions
Our platform provides secure, purpose-built streaming capabilities designed for high-security environments. Each deployment utilizes advanced technology to ensure reliable performance, controlled access, and full compliance with agency requirements. Solutions are tailored to the operational needs of each facility, enabling seamless integration into existing infrastructure and consistent, efficient streaming across diverse environments.
How It Works:
Contact Us
Families reaches out to us with details of the funeral services
Approval & Coordination
Our team submits virtual furlough request, Coordinate and schedule funeral access.
Stream Delivery
The secure stream is facilitated through our custom-built platform, with our team providing real-time support as needed.
Feedback & Support:
Post-stream, our team remains available for any additional support or feedback discussions to continuously improve our services
Frequently Ask Questions
We employs advanced encryption and security protocols to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the streams, minimizing any risk of unauthorized access or data breaches.
Absolutely, we specializes in providing tailored solutions to meet the unique needs and specifications of each facility.
Yes, our dedicated team is available to provide real-time support during the live streams to address any issues promptly.
We specialize in providing secure streaming for a range of significant life events. Please contact us directly to discuss your specific needs, and we’ll tailor our service to meet them.
Our platform offers a customizable experience, and interaction capabilities can be enabled or disabled based on the preferences and requirements of the coordinating facility.
We have a dedicated support team available to address and resolve any technical issues promptly. We strive to ensure minimal disruption and maintain the quality of the service experience.
We recommend scheduling as far in advance as possible to ensure availability and allow adequate time for coordination and setup. However, we understand the importance of flexibility and will make every effort to accommodate last-minute requests when possible.
Yes, our streaming services are accessible on a variety of devices, including mobile phones, tablets, and computers, ensuring convenience and accessibility for anyone incarcerated.
Our process is transparent and straightforward. Once the service is scheduled and details are finalized, the families of the person incarcerated will incur a minimal service charge to cover expenses. Payments can be made through secure, convenient methods.
Depending on the service requested and the coordinating entity preferences, streams can be recorded and made available for later viewing. Our team will work with you to meet your specific needs and requirements in this regard.
Our platform offers a customizable user experience, and interaction capabilities can be enabled or disabled based on the preferences and requirements of the coordinating agency.
We have a dedicated support team available to address and resolve any technical issues promptly. We strive to ensure minimal disruption and maintain the quality of the service experience.
We recommend booking as far in advance as possible to ensure availability and allow adequate time for coordination and setup. However, we understand the importance of flexibility and will make every effort to accommodate last-minute requests when possible.
Yes, our streaming services are accessible on a variety of devices, including mobile phones, tablets, and computers, ensuring convenience and accessibility for all users.
Our billing process is transparent and straightforward. Once the service is booked and details are finalized, an invoice will be generated and sent to the provided contact details. Payments can be made through secure, convenient methods.
Depending on the service requested and the coordinating agency’s preferences, streams can be recorded and made available for later viewing. Our team will work with you to meet your specific needs and requirements in this regard.