About BridgeBack

Building bridges to opportunity, one step at a time.

Built with Peaceprints in Mind

BridgeBack was designed with Peaceprints of WNY and other reentry organizations in mind. Peaceprints is a leading reentry organization serving Western New York with comprehensive support services. This demo showcases how technology can enhance their mission and support similar organizations.

Project Blue

Pre and post-release case management

Empower Youth

Resources for justice-involved youth

Housing Support

Transitional and permanent housing

Education Programs

GED, vocational, and higher education

Learn more about Peaceprints

The Problem We're Solving

Reentry after incarceration is one of the most challenging transitions a person can face. Finding housing, employment, healthcare, and legal support requires navigating a complex web of organizations, programs, and requirements.

Information is scattered across dozens of websites, phone numbers, and offices, making it overwhelming to know where to start. BridgeBack centralizes everything in one place with a clean, easy-to-use interface.

More than just a directory, BridgeBack creates personalized roadmaps based on individual needs, tracks progress, and keeps important documents organized.

What Makes BridgeBack Different

Personalized Pathways

Creates a customized plan based on your specific situation, priorities, and goals.

Information Hub

All resources in one place. No more searching through dozens of websites or making endless calls.

User-Friendly Design

Clean, intuitive interface designed with empathy and accessibility in mind.

Privacy First

Your data stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, complete control.

About the Team

BridgeBack was created by Munshi and Dan, two University at Buffalo students passionate about using technology and innovation to solve real-world problems.

Munshi is a senior Information Technology Management student focused on the technical side—building systems that genuinely help people through thoughtful design and development. Dan brings the business perspective, focusing on strategy, viability, and bringing ideas to market.

Together, we're drawn to the intersection of tech and social impact, believing that innovation and entrepreneurship can create meaningful change in people's lives.

Other Projects

Court Clarity

A web app that helps people understand complex legal documents by breaking down legal jargon into plain language.

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The Criminology Design Challenge

BridgeBack was created for the University at Buffalo's Innovate for Impact: Criminology Design Challenge, a two-week intensive competition where student teams develop evidence-informed solutions to pressing criminological issues.

The challenge focused on areas like crime prevention, restorative justice, community-police relations, and reentry. Projects were judged on viability, social entrepreneurship, equity, empathy, and innovation.

BridgeBack embodies these principles by centering the needs of those reentering society, respecting their privacy, and providing practical, accessible support.

The Vision

Reentry shouldn't feel impossible. With the right tools, information, and support, everyone deserves a fair chance to rebuild their lives.

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