Posts by Women's Prison Association
Miriam Goodman on Building Trauma-Responsive Care for Justice-Impacted Women
As the Senior Director of Clinical Care at the Women’s Prison Association (WPA), Miriam Goodman brings over fifteen years of experience working at the intersection of the criminal legal system and gender-based violence. Her work…
Read MoreThe Barriers Women Face Before, During, And After Incarceration
Systems-impacted women and gender-expansive people often face unique barriers before, during, and after incarceration, including high rates of trauma, economic instability, housing insecurity, mental health crises, and the need for family…
Read MoreSocial Justice in Action: Five Ways We Show Up for Women Impacted by the Criminal Legal System
Our commitment to social justice means investing in community, advancing decarceration, and ensuring women impacted by the criminal legal system have the resources they need to thrive. Here’s how we…
Read MoreWomen’s Prison Association Announces Leadership Transition and Strategic Opportunity for Justice Reform
The Women’s Prison Association (WPA) is entering an exciting new chapter of leadership, growth, and influence. Luisa H. Taveras, Esq. has joined WPA as Interim Chief Executive Officer and will…
Read More2025 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…
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