Wise Woman (Evening Reporting Program)

Ages Served: 13–18
Program Type: Alternative-to-Detention (Evening Reporting)
Focus: Justice-involved girls receiving mentorship, structure, and behavioral programming as alternatives to detention.
Tagline: “From Challenge to Change.”

Program Overview:
The Wise Woman program provides an alternative to detention for adolescent girls involved in the justice system. Instead of punitive measures, participants are offered structure, mentorship, and restorative support to help them redirect their lives.

Key Services Include:

• Structured evening reporting and supervised activities

• Behavioral and cognitive therapy sessions

• Mentorship from women leaders who serve as positive role models

• Educational tutoring and workforce readiness workshops

• Family engagement to strengthen support systems

Outcome:
Participants in Wise Woman learn accountability, responsibility, and self-worth. The program helps break cycles of justice involvement and encourages young women to view their challenges as opportunities for transformation.