In Part 1 of this two part webinar, guests Debbie Wagner and Matt Schindeldecker share the story behind Expanding Horizons, a groundbreaking program in Ohio that combines physical fitness and trauma-informed mental health support to rehabilitate incarcerated youth. What began as a collaboration between a juvenile probation officer, fitness coaches, and mental health professionals has grown into a powerful model for transforming lives. Through court-ordered workout sessions and ongoing mentorship, incarcerated youth found trust, routine, and emotional support in a safe and empowering environment.
The program has reduced recidivism to 24%—far below national averages—and helped participants build meaningful futures. The webinar emphasizes how trauma manifests physically and emotionally, and how trained coaches can play a crucial role in recognizing and addressing those needs.
This BSI Medical Society Webinar was streamed on May 6th, 2025.
A 10-minute summary of the webinar is available here free, for anyone, while the full webinar is available for Medical Society Members and MetFix affiliates in their dashboard.
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