TRANSFORMATION & HOPE IN RE-ENTRY
the leader in positive character and communication programs.
TYRO – impacting the heart to achieve victory over oneself.
BREAK FREE FOM THE MEDIOCRE
The award-winning TYRO program works in prisons, schools and community centers. Across the country, TYRO is transforming lives by connecting participants with the skills to achieve their dreams and the hope to pursue them.
WHY WE DO IT
BORN FROM ADVERSITY
TYRO was birthed in a prison visiting room by the Tijerina family. Through their firsthand experience with incarceration, they recognized the need to discover a new way of living.
30 years later, TYRO is an industry leader in character development Re-entry programming, meeting the needs of prisons and participants, creating a lasting-impact in families’ legacies across the globe.
ON A MISSION TO ENACT CHANGE.
Our mission is to create lasting change in people’s lives through transformative character development programming.
TYRO (Latin) – Apprentice or novice. Someone learning something new, a warrior. We equip men and women to build new family legacies.
WHY WE DO IT
BORN FROM ADVERSITY
TYRO was birthed in a prison visiting room by the Tijerina family. Through their firsthand experience with incarceration, they recognized the need to discover a new way of living.
30 years later, TYRO is an industry leader in character development Re-entry programming, meeting the needs of prisons and participants, creating a lasting-impact in families’ legacies across the globe.
ABOUT TYRO
TYRO programs are based on the fundamental principle that everyone deserves a second chance. From engaging and transformative videos, to courses and facilitated programs, our industry-leading content is addressing the social determinants of health in individuals. We do this by empowering individuals with practical skills for maintaining healthy decision-making processes, sharing their personal life stories, and embracing their unique value to society.
We see TYRO as more than just a program—it’s a pathway to purpose, resilience, and enduring impact.
- Brandon Tijerina
CEO, TYRO Support Services
proven results.
Our programs have undergone dozens of studies and evaluations, becoming a suite of award-winning and evidence-based programs.
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RECIDIVISM
Among corrections, TYRO’s recidivism rate among low risk participants.
$3.18
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
The annual ROI for those who choose to take the TYRO program is $3.18 or better.
90%
RESTORED HOPE
90% of program completors self-report to a strong sense of hope after the program.
1,000,000+
LIVES IMPACTED
TYRO has already positively impacted over one million justice involved men and women.
WHY WE DO IT
BORN FROM ADVERSITY
TYRO was birthed in a prison visiting room by the Tijerina family. Through their firsthand experience with incarceration, they recognized the need to discover a new way of living.
30 years later, TYRO is an industry leader in character development Re-entry programming, meeting the needs of prisons and participants, creating a lasting-impact in families’ legacies across the globe.
WHAT WE DO
EVIDENCE-BASED OUTCOMES
We ignite transformational growth that elevates lives and communities through our award-winning digital and facilitated programs.
HOW TYRO ENACTS TRANSFORMATION.
WHAT WE DO
We partner with organizations and facilities to teach men and women to have hope and dream again.
WHY WE DO IT
Birthed in a family visiting room, our award winning programs transform lives.
HOW WE DO IT
TYRO empowers organizations and facilities to shift the culture and bring transformation.
WHO WE DO IT FOR
TYRO serves individuals, nonprofits, and corrections affected by social determinates of health.
WHY WE DO IT
BORN FROM ADVERSITY
TYRO was birthed in a prison visiting room by the Tijerina family. Through their firsthand experience with incarceration, they recognized the need to discover a new way of living.
30 years later, TYRO is an industry leader in character development Re-entry programming, meeting the needs of prisons and participants, creating a lasting-impact in families’ legacies across the globe.
BECOME A CHANGE AGENT
TYRO'S TRANSFORMATION
Our suite of programs encompass a multifaceted holistic approach on prevention and intervention, mental health and family strengthening.
TRANSFORMING LIVES
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
Character development is the focus on morality, discipline, self-regulation, and resiliency. By recognizing you can only control your own mental and emotional state provides the opportunity for a deeper, satisfying quality of life.
RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT
COUPLE COMMUNICATION is the most independently researched, relationship-education program, making it the most effective communication program for couples. Read more about Couple Communication.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
TYRO® Youth equips students with the skills to self-regulate, achieve set goals and live resilient lives. Each workshop empowers students to own their story, and prepares them to live a life of honor and integrity.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
CORE COMMUNICATION is the premier interpersonal-education program, making it the most effective communication program for those seeking to improve their communication and relational skills.
proven results
TYRO Dads
Annual 2.6% Recidivism rate among Ohio prisons one year after taking TYRO Program.
Couple Communication
Couples commitment to marriage reinforced after taking our programs.
TYRO Programs
Parents who committed to parenting after completion TYRO programs.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
TYRO programs are changing lives and transforming the culture in prisons, schools, community centers and clinics across the globe.