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October 13, 2021 - Harrisburg, PA

First Lady Wolf, Corrections Acting Sec. George Little, and Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Highlight Unique Needs of Women in Reentry

First Lady Frances Wolf hosted Women In Reentry: An Overview, the first in a series of virtual conversations between formerly incarcerated women, corrections professionals, reentry experts and advocates. The panel discussed the challenges surrounding women returning from prison, how the needs of these women are currently being met, and how the criminal justice system can improve to better serve them.

1. Acting Secretary George Little, PA Department of Corrections
2. SCI Muncy Superintendent Wendy Nicholas, PA Department of Corrections
3. Moriah Hathaway, Executive Director of PA Women's Commission
4. Tonie Willis, Founder of Ardella's House
5. Marsha Curry-Nixon, Founder and Executive Director of Amiracle4Sure
6. Tinika Hogan, Incarcerated Women's Working Group Consultant for ACLU PA
7. Lisa Kessler-Peters, Counselor and Administrator at Sound Community Solutions
8. Lavet Henderson, Women's Reentry Advocate