Women on the Rise Telling HerStory (WORTH)

WORTH is an association of formerly and incarcerated women who have been empowered by their own experiences.  Through mentoring, mutual support, leadership development and telling our stories, WORTH transforms the lives of women directly impacted by incarceration and changes public perception and policy.

What We Do

WORTH (Women on the Rise Telling HerStory) is an advocacy/consultant group comprised of formerly and incarcerated women, who have the expertise and understanding to engage, navigate and challenge policies and perceptions concerning incarcerated women.

As a well-organized and sustainable group, WORTH is a visible and powerful voice for formerly and currently incarcerated women in public conversations and policy debates.

WORTH members are confident and effective communicators.  We are sought after experts who speak on issues of critical importance to incarcerated women and their families.

Unity Builds A Solid Foundation