Posts by Women's Prison Association
Improving the Odds: Women in Community Corrections
Published in November of 2004 by the Women’s Prison Association & Home Women represent a small but fast-growing segment of the prison population, primarily charged with non-violent offenses and generally posing little risk to public safety. They face numerous challenges, including poverty, substance abuse, homelessness, and chronic health issues, often linked to trauma and high…
Read MoreIncarcerated Mothers and their Children: Highlights from the Federal Report
Published in August of 2008 by the Women’s Prison Association & Home In this report, WPA highlights key takeaways from the Bureau of Justice Statistics’ released compendium of data on incarcerated parents and their children, Parents in Prison and their Minor Children. Key takeaways include: Read the full report below and download the file at…
Read More2024 Impact Report: WPA’s Mission and Accomplishments
Dear Reader, I am pleased to share the 2024 Impact Report for The Women’s Prison Association, highlighting our mission, our programs, and our successes. This was a year of positive change for WPA: we saw major headway in the completion of The Rise, our permanent residential facility for formerly incarcerated individuals in Brownsville, Brooklyn; we…
Read MoreMothers, Infants, and Imprisonment: A National Look at Prison Nurseries and Community-Based Alternatives
Published in May of 2009 by Women’s Prison Association & Home In this report, WPA highlights two different responses to women who give birth while incarcerated: prison nurseries and community-based residential parenting programs. We provide an overview of both programs, review the literature on the subject, and offer recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers. Read…
Read MoreWomen’s Prison Association Appoints Meg Egan As New Chief Executive Officer
The Women’s Prison Association (WPA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Meg Egan as the new Chief Executive Officer starting Monday, September 9, 2024. Meg joins the organization from an esteemed career in the public safety sector, where she has been a visionary leader working on criminal legal system reform, with…
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