Philly women graduating from prisons of their pasts

So far, five groups of women, totaling about 55, have graduated since the initial 2014 pilot.

The lessons the graduates learn in self-esteem, healthy relationships, job preparation, active listening, understanding trauma, spirituality, and detaching from destructive core beliefs somehow inoculate them against street pressures. What seems to be even more important is emotional support from alumni and staff, many of whom have trod the twin paths of tragedy and hope.

Read the full report at The Philadelphia Inquirer: Philly women graduating from prisons of their pasts