Posts by Women's Prison Association
2025 Impact Report: The Women’s Prison Association
WPA is proud to share our 2024–2025 Impact Report, highlighting a year of measurable progress and meaningful support for women impacted by incarceration and injustice: This past year, more than 500 women…
Read MoreClinical Care in Social Services: Supporting Women’s Mental Health and Stability
Learn how trauma-informed clinical care serves as a crucial resource for women receiving social services and working with case managers on individualized care plans, supporting their mental health and well-being…
Read MoreWPA CEO Meg Egan Appointed to Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s Transition Committee on the Criminal Legal System
The Women’s Prison Association (WPA) is excited to announce CEO Meg Egan has been appointed to the Mayor-elect Mamdani administration’s Committee on the Criminal Legal System, serving alongside over 400…
Read MoreIncarcerating Mothers Creates a Family Crisis
Maternal incarceration is a widespread and significant issue in the United States. Nearly 80% of women in jail are mothers and primary caregivers, and many are single parents (Source: Vera…
Read MoreMeet Aisha Elliott, WPA’s Chief Program Officer and Mission-Driven Strategist
Aisha Elliott has joined the Women’s Prison Association (WPA) as the Chief Program Officer, bringing over two decades of experience in criminal legal system reform. Her extensive experience positions her…
Read MoreMental Health Challenges Faced by Justice-Impacted Women
Women impacted by the criminal legal system face layered expectations: secure stable housing, meet supervision requirements, reunify with children, and gain employment. These demands are often made without regard for…
Read MoreWhy Culturally-Inclusive, Trauma-Informed Clinical Care Matters
Culturally-inclusive. Trauma-informed. These aren’t just buzzwords—they’re principles built into our history and mission. Since 1845, the Women’s Prison Association (WPA) has adapted to the evolving needs of the populations we…
Read MoreCelebrating the Life and Legacy of Nancy Carr, Former WPA Board President
We celebrate the life and legacy of Nancy Carr, a former Board President of WPA committed to community and service, who passed away at the age 90. Nancy served on…
Read MoreClosing Rikers Island: Why Community-Based Solutions Are Critical Investments
Closing Rikers Island doesn’t just mean shutting down the facilities—it’s about investing in prevention and true public safety. Alongside partner organizations, we’re urging the city to expand proven initiatives that…
Read MoreAnnual Report 2023-2024: The Impact of Our Critical Work
WPA is excited to share our 2023-2024 Annual Report, highlighting the past year of meaningful opportunities and lasting change created for those impacted by incarceration. As we embark on a new chapter…
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