Prison Stigma STOPS here

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Since 1980 the number of women in US prisons has increased by more than 800% 800% 800%

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95% will be released
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Women are shamed and have more shame than men
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Women needs are different then men and are offered less help than males
Check out below, "Reentry Considerations for Justice Involved Women" for more details.
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Rise in Women Incarceration
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bARRIERS TO RE-ENTRY

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Statistics show that mothers hold more responsibility to their children and therefore must deal with more stress during both their time in prison and after. They also have far more legal hurdles than men concerning custody.
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homelessness

Survey conducted, 75% of women experienced homelessness at some point and 41% were currently homeless.
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finanacial issues

Women are more likely to be on unemployment, less likely to have an education and have more difficulty locating a job that will pay them enough to be self-sustaining.
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identity issues

Women's identity & self worth are defined by their relationships & the of dysfunctional relationships on women's lives & their behavior-is critical. Read Below: Reentry Considerations
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relationships
Statistics show that mothers hold more responsibility to their children and therefore must deal with more stress during both their time in prison and after. They also have far more legal hurdles than men concerning custody.
Learn More

homelessness

Survey conducted, 75% of women experienced homelessness at some point and 41% were currently homeless.
Learn More

finanacial issues

Women are more likely to be on unemployment, less likely to have an education and have more difficulty locating a job that will pay them enough to be self-sustaining.
Learn More

identity issues

Women's identity & self worth are defined by their relationships & the of dysfunctional relationships on women's lives & their behavior-is critical. Read Below: Reentry Considerations
Learn More

who are we

We are a community of chain-breaking, disciple-making women. Who love Jesus!

what we do

WE SERVE

Women
Offenders

We equip & empower women to to be the women that God called them to be. To move past the labels and cultivate the life God intended for them.

Our
Community

By empowering each woman in her walk with Jesus we inevitably change the lives of those who encounter them. Spouses, children, family employers, etc. are influenced by their transformed life. Their lives impact our lives.


Jesus

Ultimately, we are serving Jesus with His call to evangelize, go make disciples, to love others and to not forget those in prison.

—We Disciple/Mentor

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— We Educate

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— We Empower

—We Provide Community

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— We Provide Housing

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— We Provide Resources

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FREEDOM IS POSSIBLE!

It is possible to move beyond the fence and live a life of success!

how can you help?