Posts by Eliza Jordan
Beyond Bars: Alternatives to Incarceration for Women in New York City
Each year in New York City, thousands of women—many of them mothers, survivors of trauma, and members of underserved communities—are caught in the criminal legal system. For them, traditional incarceration…
Read MoreAlcohol Awareness Month: The Urgent Need for Treatment Access Before, During, and After Incarceration
April is Alcohol Awareness Month—a time to acknowledge the widespread impact of substance misuse and advocate for effective treatment solutions. For women impacted by the criminal legal system, substance use…
Read More5 Black Female Leaders in the Criminal Justice Reform Movement
In celebration of Black History Month, WPA is highlighting five unforgettable Black female leaders in the criminal justice reform movement. Angela Davis (b. 1944; Birmingham, AL) Angela Davis is a…
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