Glen Albrecht

Home After 21 Years

Glen is Home For Good with his friends and family after serving 21 years in prison.

Glen first entered custody at age 16, beginning a long cycle of incarceration. He was later sentenced to 25 years-to-life for first-degree burglary – his “Third Strike.”

A long history of abuse and trauma led Glen into the system to begin with. He grew up in an abusive household, experiencing early exposure to alcohol and drugs, which would become the drivers for his later offenses.

Despite the looming fear that he wound spend the rest of his life in prison, Glen was ultimately determined to turn his life around. He began attending programs rigorously, including therapy, substance recovery, and self-improvement courses. These new experiences opened the door for self-exploration, unveiling much of the trauma of his past. Through intensive self-exploration and hard work, Glen was able to heal old wounds and turn his life around, fulfilling his late mother’s wish for him to become his best self.

At the recommendation of the Merced County District Attorney’s Office and with For The People’s support, Glen was resentenced to 12 years. In 2023, he was released and reunited with his loved ones. Now 77 years old, Glen continues attending programs and spends time with his partner.

His story exemplifies the potential of Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing to provide second chances while prioritizing public safety. Let’s bring more people like Glen home.