Together Home
Our Women’s Initiative
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Nearly 200,000 women are incarcerated in the United States. We are committed to finding those who are ready to come home. Together Home raises awareness about the unique challenges incarcerated women face and supports prosecutors in facilitating the safe release of women from prison. We support District Attorney’s offices in implementing gender-specific case review to look back at women’s cases. We also work with leading reentry providers to ensure that women returning home are set up for success in the long term.
Read about our work in The New York Times.
Dena Hernandez, the first woman released through our program, shares her story. After 13 years in prison, Dena is now home and working as a substance recovery counselor, earning her business degree, reconnecting with family, and finding new ways to give back.
Videos
Learn more about this issue straight from experts, practicioners, academics, and advocates.
Fast Facts
Women are the fastest growing prison population.
From 1980 to 2022, the U.S. women's prison population increased 585% (over double the rate of men).
Most incarcerated women are mothers.
Over half (62%) of women in prison are mothers to minor children. These women are more likely than fathers in prison to be the primary caregivers – meaning more and more family disruption and insecurity.
Unique safety concerns
A DOJ study found that women made up only 7% of the total prison population but 33% of all staff-on-inmate sexual victimizations.
Stories of Women Reunited
Get to know some of the women we’ve helped come home.
Dena Hernandez, Home After 13 Years
Canesha Sinclair, Home After 19 Years
