Posts by Women's Prison Association
Why 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…
Read MoreHear from a WPA Clinical Intern, Fatoumata Magassa
Fatoumata Magassa (she/her) is passionate about bringing trauma-informed care into client-centered counseling at jails and prisons, advocating for the rights of incarcerated individuals, and helping her clients find hope and…
Read MoreHow We Empower Formerly Incarcerated Women with Transformative Opportunities through Workforce Development
Every woman deserves meaningful opportunities that empower her to take charge of her life. At the Women’s Prison Association (WPA), our Workforce Development program gives formerly incarcerated women the resources…
Read MoreTestimony of Meg Egan, CEO of the Women’s Prison Association, for the Committee on Criminal Justice Preliminary Budget Hearing
You can watch CEO Meg Egan’s testimony here. The transcript is provided below. March 7, 2025 Good afternoon, my name is Meg Egan, and it is my great honor and…
Read MoreBooks on Abolition and Prison Reform for Your Reading List
Check out our selection of abolitionist books covering topics such as mass incarceration, capitalism, prison reform, and racial discrimination, written by or including the work of BIPOC editors and authors.…
Read MoreThe Rise: Affordable Housing for Formerly Incarcerated People in Brownsville, Brooklyn
The Women’s Prison Association (WPA) has a long history of driving change to positively impact individuals, families, and communities affected by incarceration. WPA continues this critical work through The Rise,…
Read MoreAlternatives to Incarceration Are an Essential Tool to Closing Rikers Island
A new NYC ATI/Reentry Coalition report shows a clear and urgent need to accelerate efforts to close Rikers & expand the use of alternatives to incarceration (ATI), including WPA’s JusticeHome…
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