Free at Last treatment programs reverse the self-destructive process, and clients gradually regain self-respect and awaken to possibilities they didn't conceive of before. It takes discipline, self-reflection, counseling, group discussion and mutual support, but clients turn around to help others.
Their programs serve over 4,200 people each year, predominantly African Americans, Latinos, and Pacific Islanders living in East Palo Alto, Belle Haven, North Fair Oaks, and Redwood City.
Started in
1993
Who is helped?
Women who have been previously incarcerated in prison or jail, women with children, women with substance abuse issues.
Capacity:
14 in residential housing including children, 10 women in transitional housing, and 8-10 in outpatient treatment at any given time.
More Information
- Stages of criminal justice:
Community-Based Sanctions, Court-Based, Jail-Based, Parole, Prevention, Prison-Based, Probation, Reentry
- Areas of service:
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: 4/7/2009 1:10:02 PM