Welcome to PACT, where we’re busy changing our communities one life at a time, each and every day.
Donate TodayOur ProgramsWho We Are
As an innovative leader in best-practice solutions for community-based criminal justice, we provide
- Services to help justice involved persons and victims, as well as their families and communities, heal the scars of criminal behavior
- Proven solutions for creating safer communities
- Cost-effective resources and alternatives for prevention, correction, and healing
PACT operates in an open, collaborative partnership with other agencies and resources to solve the problems that stem from criminal behavior. We challenge individuals and organizations to become part of the solution and invite you to join us. Click here to explore donor and volunteer opportunities.
Our Mission
Since 1971, PACT has been a pioneer in community-based justice and programs designed to provide community service restitution. PACT was the first in the nation to offer a victim-offender reconciliation program. Today, that dual focus drives the many programs and services we offer and fuels our mission.
Our Mission
We facilitate change in the lives of people and we challenge organizational systems for the purpose of improving the change process.
Our Vision
As leaders in community safety we will be advocates for change in both individual lives and organizational systems.
Programs & Services
PACT offers a unique blend of services at each of our three locations in Indiana. To learn more about the programs and services at any location, use the tabs to the left. To contact a location, please use the information below:
Porter County PACT
1356 W. Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46385
219-462-1127
Director: Tammy O’Neill
Bradley Center PACT
132 E. 6th Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
219-872-9139
Director: Regina Ruddell
Hoosier Hills PACT
35 N. Public Square
Salem, IN 47167
812-883-3318
Director: Tara Carlisle
“I have [learned] the importance of nurturing skills like listening. The course shows how to listen more effectively. It’s made a big difference in my family.”
R. Johnson, incarcerated 1997 – 2004
Our Leadership & Board
Our Board of Directors, in conjunction with our Executive Director, guides PACT in the strategic activities necessary to successfully accomplish our mission.
Executive Director
Sharon Mortensen
Board of Directors
Board President George Douglas, COO, North Coast Distributing
Board Vice President Sheri Ruge, Kankakee Valley Workforce Dept.
Board Secretary Stephen C. Meyer, Retired – Porter Co. Probation
Board Members
Norma Eisert, Retired
Brian Guse, Controller, The New York Blower Company
Rob Wright, IN Dept. of Corrections
Martin Buinicki, Valparaiso University
Lana Sullivan, Edward Jones
Jay Birky, Porter County Sheriff’s Dept.
Marty Corley, Michigan City Police Department
Regina Moody, Chase Bank
Laurie Mullet, Pines Village
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If a picture is worth a thousand words, then these video clips of our clients speak volumes. Watch the videos below to see how PACT changed their lives: