Our Vision
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Over 2.1 million people are incarcerated in the United States
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The number of women in prison increased by 646% between 1980 and 2010, rising from 15,118 to 112,797
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Including women in local jails, more than 205,000 women are now incarcerated
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The number of women in prison increased at nearly 1.5 times the rate of men (646% versus 419%).
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Over 56,000 people are incarcerated in Georgia
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In 2012 3,904 females were incarcerated in Georgia
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Women represent 9% of the overall prison population in Georgia
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Women are the fastest growing population
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Pathways to crime for female offenders include a long history of sexual and/or physical abuse, unhealthy relationships, substance abuse
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Approximately 50% have been physically abused/ Approximately 45% have a history of sexual abuse/ Drugs were involved in 75% of the female convictions
Did you Know?
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Provide an environment where students can achieve educational goals in order to examine their experiences and build purposeful, meaningful lives.
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Deliver exemplary higher education classes to women in Georgia’s criminal justice system
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Participate in a national criminal justice reform movement focused on education as a key to reducing recidivism
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Enhance the lives of Reforming Arts alumnae through dynamic educational assistance and overall re-entry support through a network of partnering agencies
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Build community awareness of the impacts of the criminal justice system on the individuals affected by incarceration
