About The ARLINE Initiative
The ARLINE Initiative carries both a mission and a legacy.
ARLINE stands for Alliance for Reentry, Learning, Inclusion, Navigation, and Empowerment. The organization was created to support justice-impacted individuals, youth, and families through advocacy, education, resource navigation, empowerment, and community support.
The name Arline honors Theresa Arline Davis, the founder’s grandmother, who was a pillar, pioneer, and matriarch within her family. During seasons when the founder’s family was impacted by the justice system, Theresa Arline Davis represented strength, stability, love, and support.
Her compassion and resilience inspired the creation of The Arline Initiative and its mission to create pathways of hope, healing, and opportunity for individuals and families navigating the effects of incarceration and reentry.
We believe justice system involvement impacts more than one individual — it impacts families, children, communities, and generations. Through advocacy, outreach, and community support, The ARLINE Initiative seeks to help strengthen communities and empower individuals beyond their circumstances
Our Mission
To empower justice-impacted individuals, youth, and families through advocacy, community support, resource navigation, education, and opportunities for healing and growth.
Our Values
- Empowerment
- Compassion
- Community
- Inclusion
- Advocacy
- Hope
- Resilience
- Respect
Board of Directors
Jasmine Davis, LMSW - Founder
Jasmine Davis, LMSW - Founder
Jasmine Davis is the founder of The ARLINE Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting justice-impacted youth, families, and communities through advocacy, empowerment, and community support. Having personally experienced the impact of parental incarceration, Jasmine understands the emotional and generational effects the j
Jasmine Davis is the founder of The ARLINE Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting justice-impacted youth, families, and communities through advocacy, empowerment, and community support. Having personally experienced the impact of parental incarceration, Jasmine understands the emotional and generational effects the justice system can have on children and families. Throughout her journey, the support of her grandmother, family, schools, mentors, and community played an instrumental role in her growth and resilience.
The organization was founded in honor of Jasmine’s late grandmother, Theresa Arline Davis, whose strength, compassion, and unwavering support helped sustain their family during difficult seasons. Through The ARLINE Initiative, Jasmine hopes to continue that legacy by creating pathways of hope, healing, support, and opportunity for individuals and families navigating similar experiences.
Jasmine is a Licensed Master Social Worker and therapist at Inspired Practice LLC under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Vasquez, LCSW-S. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from The University of Texas at Arlington, where she is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in the School of Social Work. Jasmine also earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and Justice Administration from Wayland Baptist University. She is passionate about advocacy, mental health, education, and strengthening communities through compassionate service and empowerment.