NCIA Mourns the Loss of Co-Founder Herbert J. Hoelter

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved co-founder, Herbert J. Hoelter. Herb left us on May 2, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, reform, and unwavering dedication to the cause of justice.

Herb’s visionary leadership transformed NCIA into a beacon of hope and change. He dedicated his life to advocating for creative alternatives to incarceration and a more humane justice system. Under his guidance, NCIA has changed a countless number of lives.