Theory of Change

KEY STAKEHOLDERS

WOMEN

Women are
empowered to
live positive lives

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If we do…

ACTIVITIES

In Prison

  • Engagement programs: Craft & Cooking, Fitness, Game on Day, Discussion Group, Sunday Live, Gifts, Events

  • Intensive programs: 1:1 Support, Fun with Mum

Outside Prison

  • Transportation and Adventure Camps for children, 1:1 support of children

  • Mentoring and wrap around support for women, Housing support, Employment support

  • Engage volunteers to support our programs

COMMUNITY

Recidivism and burden
of incarceration on the
Australian community
is reduced

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So that…

OUTCOMES

In Prison

  • We build trust with women and opportunities for trauma recovery

  • Women develop pre-conditions for change and
    a positive action mindset

Outside Prison

  • Women have stable and secure housing

  • Women secure legitimate employment

  • Women are better able to navigate and access support systems

  • Women have increased access to their children

  • Outcomes for children improve

  • Cost of government services reduce

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Leading to…

IMPACT

Reduce recidivism
and disrupt intergenerational cycles of incarceration and disadvantage.

CHILDREN

Intergenerational
cycle of disadvantage
is disrupted

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We will…

OUTPUTS

Women engage with our in-prison programs

  • Women have an opportunity to positively connect with their children

  • Children stay connected with their mum and the broader community

  • Post release, women engage with our employment, housing and wrap around support programs

  • Volunteers assist with the delivery of our programs