IPMFW 40th Anniversary Brochure

History of IPMW
IPMW’s mission is “to equip women with the
tools and support they need to heal, grow and
thrive, both in prison and in the communities
to which they return.” The organization fulfills
this mission through a variety of programs,
services and interventions, both pre- and
post-release. It also engages the community in
trainings and simulations to increase their
awareness of issues surrounding incarceration
and the women and families who are impacted.
The overarching goal of IPMW is to provide a long-term solution to helping women thrive both pre- and
post-release, through spiritual and religious grounding, emotional literacy training, leadership development,
job and life skills, responsibility, accountability and self-discipline, practical assistance, case management,
mentoring, strong support systems and love. Most recently, IPMW has added housing to its
programmatic mix through a new women's reentry project. Since its founding, thousands of women have
received services through the organization.
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INTERFAITH PRISION MINISTRY FOR WOMEN