ATD (alternative to detention) is for women who would otherwise be in pretrial detention at Rikers Island. Participants are released to work with us as part of a bail application. ATI (alternative to incarceration) is for women seeking a non-prison disposition through a plea conviction. This includes women mandated to work with us as part of an ATI, as well as pretrial participants working voluntarily to increase their chances of a non-carceral sentence.

We offer many services to help women remain safely in the community instead of behind bars. Read our full list of services.

No. The Women’s Project does not operate housing sites. We leverage our close working relationships with providers throughout the city to place women in supportive residential programs. We also help women work towards permanent housing solutions.

• Women and nonbinary or gender-expansive persons who could benefit from gender-responsive services geared towards women.

• 18+ years old.

• Pending criminal charges in Brooklyn, Manhattan, or the Bronx.

• Held on unaffordable bail or facing a potential term of incarceration.

Defense counsel and social workers can make referrals through The Women’s Project online referral form. All others should reach out directly to us through our contact form.

• Supplemental materials – including CJA scores, Criminal Court Complaint, RAP Sheet, and any biopsychosocial assessments or relevant medical records – should be emailed to mencalada@wildcatnyc.org‍

No. If a participant needs individual therapy, TWP will craft an individualized service plan with a secure connection to appropriate mental health services in the community.