We Are Closed June 29 - July 6

Our office will be closed during this time so that our team can spend time with their families and return recharged and refreshed. No donations will be accepted during this time. 

We will resume normal operations on Monday, July 7th. 

Happy 4th of July!

HOPE FOR SUCCESS PROGRAM OVERVIEW

INTRODUCING
HOPE FOR SUCCESS

Dress for Success Phoenix is proud to introduce the HOPE for Success program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower women transitioning from incarceration to community reintegration. This comprehensive program offers tailored support services to help participants navigate the unique challenges of reentry.

By addressing barriers such as public stigma, emotional adjustment and employment difficulties, HOPE for Success equips women with the tools they need to rebuild their lives. From no-cost job readiness training and workforce navigation to ongoing personal development, the program provides a real second chance for these women to achieve lasting success and contribute positively to their communities.

OUR MISSION

Dress for Success Phoenix empowers women and their family to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools needed to help women thrive in work and in life.

We provide each client with professional attire to secure employment, however we are about much more than simply a new outfit. In addition to equipping the client with apparel and accessories, our extensive job readiness and career training furnish her with a confidence that she carries forever with the knowledge that she can actively define her life, the direction she takes and what success means to her.

WHY IS DRESS FOR SUCCESS PHOENIX LEADING THE WAY?

“Across all 38 effect sizes, gender-informed and gender-neutral interventions were equally effective; however, when analyses were limited to 18 effect sizes associated with studies of higher methodological quality, gender-informed interventions were significantly more likely to be associated with reductions in recidivism.” (Gobeil et al., 2016)

Evidence-Based Impact

Gender-specific reentry programming is recognized as more effective in various studies, including the meta-analytic review published by the Department of Justice’s Criminal Justice and Behavior Journal in 2016.

Tailored Support That Transforms Lives

Further, the National Institute of Justice in their May 2021 publication, “Female Reentry and Gender-Responsive Programming,” identifies the unique qualities of reentry programs for women that reduce recidivism, including recommending employment programming as a necessary component.

“Since there are few females who are incarcerated that are without deficits in employment, education, or skills, employment programming may be more relevant for a greater number of reentering women than even substance abuse treatment.” (Miller, 2021)

Support Services

Dress for Success Phoenix workforce specialists
provide no-cost job readiness services to help job seekers overcome barriers to employment.

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Reentry workforce services include but are not limited to:

ABOUT PERRYVILLE

Dress for Success Phoenix offers services to the women of Perryville who are transitioning from incarceration to community reintegration.

The complex offers female offenders education, substance abuse programs, mental health programs, transition programs, religious services, family reunification events to include employment.