If you are a defense counsel and represent someone who fits these criteria, refer them to us through our online referral form. If you are not a defense counsel but know someone who might benefit from our services, contact us directly to discuss how we can help.
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If your organization is interested in partnering with our team on referrals, programming, workshops, events, or any other opportunities to serve women and gender-expansive people with criminal legal involvement, please contact us directly.
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“We couldn’t do our work at the same level without The Women’s Project. Their commitment to the women enrolled in their programming, and to providing excellent, client-centered, and trauma informed services is unparalleled.”
Sasha Fisher
Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society, Women’s Pretrial Release Initiative
“It is a pleasure to collaborate with the Women’s Project team because I know our shared clients are receiving the highest quality support available.”
Lorie Goshin
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
“When I had a client with no record, facing an A-1 felony, and sitting in Rikers with $150,000 bond, TWP sprung into action to not just advocate for our client’s release, but to make sure everything was set-up so she could be successful and supported if released. Thanks to TWP, we were able to get the client released pre-trial and ultimately ended with a highly favorable disposition that would have been impossible without TWP. The TWP team was in constant communication and went far beyond any organization I’ve worked with. They are a tremendous resource for anyone they work with.”
Legal Aid Society Staff Attorney
[The Women’s Project team members] undertake the tremendously challenging task of finding and serving the humanity of female defendants in criminal cases; notwithstanding the allegations against those defendants, [staff at] the Project probe the trauma and dysfunction that leads to crime, such that their clients are able to recover and thrive in safer communities. My clients and I are deeply grateful for their hard work.
Ishan R. Banerjee
Criminal Defense Practice, Legal Aid Society of New York
All referrals must come through defense counsel. If you are not defense counsel but know someone who might benefit from our services, please contact us, and we can reach out to the assigned attorney.
What is the difference between ATD and ATI?
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.
What services does The Women’s Project provide?
We offer many services to help women remain safely in the community instead of behind bars. Read our full list of services.
Does The Women’s Project provide housing?
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.
What makes someone eligible for participation?
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.
How can I make a referral?
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.
Does TWP offer individual counseling?
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.
You can reach us anytime via twp@wildcatnyc.org.
The Women’s Project is a program of Wildcat Service Corporation – a member of The Fedcap Group.
Learn more about Wildcat Services and The Fedcap Group.
Wildcat Services: For over 50 years Wildcat has provided programs and services to persons impacted by the criminal legal system. Wildcat seeks to accompany people in identifying success and achieving self-sufficiency.
The Fedcap Group: Wildcat is a member of The Fedcap Group - empowering 250,000 individuals each year worldwide to achieve economic and social well-being.
