PARDONS HAPPENED,
BUT NOW WHAT?
President Trump’s pardons on January 20, 2025, freed January 6th defendants from criminal legal consequences, but they didn’t erase the trauma, stigma, or barriers they face.
A pardon doesn’t restore mental health, family ties, or livelihoods.
We’re stepping in to fill that gap.
VISION
Standing in the Gap
to Restore Lives
After January 6th
Stand in the Gap empowers former January 6th defendants to overcome trauma, rebuild relationships, and restore their futures. Through targeted programs like providing housing and vehicles, counseling, and confidential peer support, we provide the tools for healing and reintegration. Our work addresses the emotional and practical challenges that persist beyond legal forgiveness. We believe in second chances, fostering resilience and hope for individuals who stood in the gap for all Americans.
SERVICES
Rebuilding Lives with Comprehensive Care
HEALTH INSURANCE
Many former January 6th defendants endured inadequate healthcare during incarceration, leaving them with untreated physical and mental health challenges upon release. Stand in the Gap provides comprehensive health insurance that fully covers mental health therapy, ensuring access to professional counseling to heal emotional scars. We partner with holistic healthcare providers who offer personalized care, from nutrition to stress management, to help individuals regain their strength and vitality. This vital support empowers defendants to rebuild their health and embrace a hopeful, balanced future.
HEALTH & WELLNESS RETREAT
The isolation of solitary confinement and emotional disconnection from loved ones have left many former January 6th defendants grappling with profound trauma and fractured relationships. Our Health & Wellness Retreat offers a transformative experience, blending therapeutic workshops, mindfulness practices, and community-building activities to spark healing. Held in a serene, supportive environment, this retreat helps participants reconnect with themselves and others, fostering resilience and self-discovery. It’s a pivotal step toward becoming whole again, equipping defendants to navigate their wellness journey with renewed purpose.
PEER SUPPORT GROUP
Former January 6th defendants often suffer in silence, feeling isolated by the stigma and challenges of their experiences. Our private Peer Support Group provides a confidential virtual sanctuary where participants can openly share their struggles and triumphs with others who understand. This tailored group fosters deep connections, allowing members to lean on one another for emotional support and practical advice. Through weekly discussions, they find strength and solidarity, walking the path to healing together.
WHY STAND IN THE GAP
A different approach, led by a former January 6th defendant.
Stand in the Gap was born from the resolve of former January 6th defendants who knew no one else would pave this unprecedented path. With unparalleled grit, we provide support to help our community overcome trauma and stigma. Your donation fuels this self-reliant movement, directly funding innovative programs. By giving to Stand in the Gap, you join We the People in uplifting our own, ensuring every dollar transforms lives with purpose and dignity.
January 6th in Numbers
1,575
FORMER DEFENDANTS
99.6%
CONVICTION RATE
211
FORMERLY INCARCERATED
1,475
DAYS