Women's Prison Association
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
The Women's Prison Association (WPA) is a mid-sized nonprofit based in New York City. It was founded in 1845 as the nation's first organization dedicated to helping incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women. As a leader in criminal justice reform, WPA works toward reducing incarceration by offering alternatives and expanding reentry support for systems-impacted women and LGBTQIA+ people in New York and surrounding areas. WPA provides wraparound case management and social services to help individuals find housing, develop workplace skills, reunify with families, plan for release, and achieve stability in the community, along with access to healthcare and mental health support and court assistance. The organization's work aims to produce measurable outcomes that uplift families and communities and minimize further involvement with the justice system. In September 2024, WPA appointed Meg Egan as chief executive officer, marking a notable leadership development for the organization.