Policy advocacy and leadership training for formerly incarcerated women: An empowerment evaluation of ReConnect,a program of the Women in Prison Project,Correctional Association of New York |
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| Institution: | 1. Primary Care Service Area, Central Health Directorate, Region Friuli Venezia Giulia, Riva Nazario Sauro 8, Trieste, Italy;2. Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, ple Europa 1,Trieste, Italy;3. Department of Economics, Business, Mathematics and Statistics ‘Bruno de Finetti’, University of Trieste, ple Europa 1, Trieste, Italy;4. Triveneto Penitentiary Headquarters, Ministry of Justice, Piazza Castello, 12, Padova, Italy;5. Unit of Psychiatry, DAME, University of Udine, Piazzale Santa Maria della Misericordia, Udine, Italy;6. Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, QLD, Australia;7. Faculty of Science and Technology, Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London NW4 4BT, UK |
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| Abstract: | There is limited knowledge on re-entry initiatives for formerly incarcerated women specifically on building women's advocacy and leadership skills. Our research highlights an empowerment evaluation on ReConnect, a 12-session; innovative advocacy and leadership development program rooted in an integrated framework of empowerment, and transformational leadership theories. Using thematic analysis, we coded three focus groups with 24 graduates, for themes that matched our framework's concepts. ReConnect graduates reported being empowered by the information they received on parental rights, housing, and employment. Participants agreed that ReConnect improved their communication skills, preparing them to advocate for themselves and community members. |
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| Keywords: | Formerly incarcerate women Reentry Empowerment evaluation Leadership |
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