National Directory of Programs for Women with Criminal Justice Involvement

Greenhope’s parole programs are designed to assist women in their re-acclimation to society, giving them the tools necessary to live independently without substance abuse, relapse or re-incarceration.Greenhope currently operates the following parole programs: The Community Based Residential Program is designed for parolee women needing substance abuse residential services. The population is primarily composed of women just released from New York State prison. It is an intensive six-month program. Clients are expected to attend and participate in substance abuse education and counseling, vocational and educational groups, parenting skills development workshops, empowerment groups, and recreational activities. The Residential Stabilization Program is a three-month program for women parolees who are usually already in the community and are currently in crisis situations such as domestic violence, loss or lack of housing, etc. Services may extend to four months only with the approval of the Division of Parole. Clients are assessed for services and are referred accordingly. Clients are expected to attend and participate in substance abuse education and counseling, vocational and educational groups, parenting skills development workshops, empowerment groups, and recreational activities. The Relapse Prevention program is designed for parolee women, usually already in the community, who have violated their parole or have had two or more relapses. It is an intensive six-month program. Clients are expected to attend and participate in substance abuse education and counseling, vocational and educational groups, parenting skills development workshops, empowerment groups, and recreational activities. The Day Treatment program is designed for parolee women who have a stable residence and require substance abuse services. Clients participate in day services Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. They are expected to attend and participate in relapse prevention workshops, chemical dependency education, substance abuse counseling, vocational and educational groups, parenting skills development workshops, empowerment seminars and recreational activities.
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Who is helped?

Women who have been previously incarcerated, women on parole, women with substance abuse issues. Capacity:

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• Stages of criminal justice: Parole, Prevention, Probation, Reentry
• Areas of service: Domestic Violence, Education, Employment/ Vocational Training, Family Support & Reunification/ Child Welfare, Substance Abuse
• Keywords: Not available
• Program evaluation: Not available
• Published curriculum available: No