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Bridging the Reentry Gap

P.O.W.E.R.S. ensures women released early aren’t left behind by providing advocacy and support for early-release reentry.

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What P.O.W.E.R.S. Does

True to its namesake, P.O.W.E.R.S. (Providing Opportunities Within the Early Release Structure) was created to provide opportunities within the early release structure.

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This task force brings together reentry providers, faith-based organizations, justice advocates, and public systems to create rapid, coordinated support for women navigating early release.

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When women are released under state or federal early-release mandates, systems often aren’t ready. Transitional housing isn’t secured. Services aren’t notified. And no one is waiting at the gate.​

Advocacy

We advocate for and help implement:

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  • Immediate housing placements upon release

  • Fast-tracked case management and counseling

  • Coordination between DOC, halfway houses, and nonprofits

  • Policy change centered on trauma-informed, gender-responsive care

Who It's For

  • Women released early under state mandates

  • Correctional facilities lacking coordinated reentry planning

  • Community partners seeking to better support women in transition

  • Policymakers, service providers, and funders focused on justice reform

A Call to Justice Partners and Leaders

P.O.W.E.R.S. bridges the gap between early release and long-term support — and we’re looking for partners who believe in a more just, humane, and effective reentry model.

 

Are you a justice partner, policymaker, or program lead? Do you work in housing, corrections, community care, or reentry planning?

 

Let’s build stronger reintegration pathways, together.

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Because early release shouldn’t mean being left behind. It should mean being lifted up.

Want to learn more?

Contact us to get involved.

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