Empowering Incarcerated Women: A Randomized Control Trial of The Survivor’s Journey in a Women’s Prison
Celia Williamson, PhD, LISW | September 19 | 1:45-2:45 pm EDT
Topic: Research, Programming | Knowledge Level: Intermediate
This presentation will explore the preliminary findings of a randomized control trial assessing The Survivor’s Journey, a 12-journey trauma healing process implemented in a women's prison. This study uniquely trains incarcerated women serving life sentences to facilitate weekly Survivor’s Journey groups, fostering peer-led trauma recovery. The presentation will detail the study’s design, the facilitation model, and early insights from preliminary data. Attendees will gain an understanding of the intervention’s impact on participants' emotional healing, self-perception, and group dynamics.
Presentation Objectives:
• Examine the structure and implementation of The Survivor’s Journey as a peer-led healing intervention in a prison setting
• Present preliminary findings, including pre-test results and observational insights, to assess early program impact
• Discuss the implications of training incarcerated women as facilitators and its potential for long-term rehabilitative outcomes