The Coalition for Women Prisoners is a statewide alliance of more than 1,000 individuals from over 100 organizations dedicated to making the criminal justice system more responsive to the needs and rights of women and their families.
The Coalition is coordinated by the Women in Prison Project of the Correctional Association of New York and carries out legislative and policy advocacy, public education, and community organizing work. Members include formerly incarcerated women and men, social service providers, academics, attorneys, city and state agency staff, non-profit organizations, faith and community leaders, and concerned individuals.
The Coalition has three Committees: Conditions of Confinement and Re-entry, Incarcerated Mothers, and Violence Against Women. These Committees meet every month, as does the full Coalition. Coalition and Committee membership is open to all interested individuals.
Started in
1994
Who is helped?
The coalition is open to everyone and is committed to working for and with currently and formerly incarcerated women, regardless of race, ethnicity, faith, disability, gender identity, age, immigration status, or sexual orientation.
Capacity:
Over 1,000 individuals from over 100 organizations in New York State.
More Information
- Stages of criminal justice:
Parole, Probation, Reentry
- Areas of service:
Advocacy/ Empowerment/ Civic Engagement, Domestic Violence, Education, Employment/ Vocational Training, Family Support & Reunification/ Child Welfare, Health/Wellness, Housing, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
- Keywords:
Not available
- Program evaluation:
Not available
- Published curriculum available:
No
Last modified: 1/12/2012 9:04:34 AM