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A Pilot Program of a Peer Support Group by and for Formerly Incarcerated Women
Background:
Women leaving incarceration face numerous barriers to reentry, including lack of social support, mental health conditions, and trauma.
Objective:
To evaluate the feasibility of developing and implementing a peer-support group by and for formerly incarcerated women (FIW).
Methods:
A draft peer support curriculum was developed and refined based on a focus group with FIW. The program was implemented and participants engaged in a follow-up focus group to provide feedback.
Results:
Participants reported several benefits of participation, positive experiences regarding program logistics and content, and they valued having an FIW as the facilitator.
Conclusions:
A peer support intervention by and for FIW was well-received. Additional research is needed to assess whether such an intervention can improve mental health among FIW.
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