At the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department (SCSD), the commitment to improving the lives of incarcerated women goes far beyond basic correctional services. It encompasses a range of transformative programs designed to empower, heal, and uplift women during their incarceration. From trauma-informed initiatives to support for survivors of abuse, these programs are not just about rehabilitation—they’re about creating lasting change, building resilience, and restoring hope for a better future. The Department has expanded its offerings to include gender-specific, trauma-informed programming that addresses the unique needs of incarcerated women. Programs like the Women’s Bar Foundation and its partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Housing Stability provide women with vital information about housing rights, particularly regarding CORIs (Criminal Offender Record Information), offering tools that can help them regain independence post-release. The “You Matter” and “Financial Literacy” curricula, spearheaded by Mothers for Justice and Equality, offer empowering workshops that help women explore their personal values and create actionable plans for positive change. These eight-week courses also prepare women to become catalysts for transformation in their communities, even after their time in custody ends. Additionally, the TIMBo (Trauma-Informed Mind Body) Program, a collaboration with Walker Solutions, helps women manage stress, trauma, and anxiety through mindful movement and self-compassion practices.