About the Founder

A picture of Tracy Frimpong, the founder of Reduce Recidivism

Tracy Frimpong A passionate Ghanaian lawyer with a deep commitment to human rights and criminal justice reform. Called to the Bar in 2024, Tracy’s legal practice and advocacy are driven by a vision of a just society—one where human dignity is upheld, and crime prevention is tackled through both legal and social interventions. Her journey into reformative justice was ignited after witnessing the conviction of an 18-year-old girl. This pivotal moment moved her to explore solutions beyond the courtroom that address the root causes of crime, especially among the youth. In response, she founded the ‘Reduce Recidivism Ghana’ initiative—an innovative vocational skill training program aimed at empowering young offenders with practical skills to facilitate their reintegration into society post-incarceration. By equipping them with tools to build sustainable livelihoods, the program seeks to break the cycle of crime and unemployment that often traps ex-offenders. Tracy has conducted several training sessions at the Junior Girls Correctional Center in Accra, awarding certificates to inmates who successfully completed the program. She is currently running another skill training cycle as part of her ongoing mission to create second chances and amplify rehabilitation efforts in Ghana. Her work stands as a testament to the role of young legal professionals in reshaping Ghana’s criminal justice system—one rehabilitated life at a time.