Journal Article

Creating hope for incarcerated women


Abstract: Connecticut is testing ways to help ex-offenders turn their lives around and improve their communities. A program that identifies motivated women and starts before their release is showing that a holistic approach can cut recidivism.

Keywords: Community-based social services - Women;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Part of Series: Communities and Banking

Publication Date: 2008

Issue: Fall

Pages: 13-15