The Philip J Hansbury Rehabilitative Justice for Women Foundation

Social Justice - develop a comprehensive study to determine where The greatest inequities for Women exist within The correctional system and where focused improvement and services can best be provided. The experience of professional in The industry, including attorneys, court and prison personnel, social workers etc will be sough to contribute to this effort. Upon completion of The study, The Foundation will develop recommendations to address inequalities between treatment of and services for male and female inmates and develop programs to promote improvement upon such conditions for incarcerated Women. Lastly The Foundation will publish The results of The study and recommendations both in print and on The internet, and will distribute The publication to states' departments of correction and various other state governmental agencies.

Services - to develop and provide services and programs for Women, both while they are incarcerated and upon their release from prison, to assist in their rehabilitation and re-entry into their community. The following types of programs will be developed and ultimately integrated into The correctional system: 1)counseling and treatment for addiction to drugs and alcohol, 2)education and training for employment, 3) parenting and child care skills, 4)independent living skills, 5)short term/transitional housing, and 6)transportation for employment purposes