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Supporting women and girls impacted by incarceration
No institution or system was designed for women and girls.
I have an obligation to dismantle systems that were never built for us. The reason I do what I do is for those I left behind.
— Syrita Steib, Operation Restoration Founder & President/CEO
The Problem
Women are the fastest growing carceral population increasing at nearly double the rate of men since 1980.
Over 1,500
women were released from prison in Louisiana in 2016
30%
of women released returned to prison within the first five years
80%
of incarcerated women are mothers
44%
of formerly incarcerated Black women are unemployed
Our Solution
An organization created by formerly incarcerated women for formerly incarcerated women.
Our Team
Created by formerly incarcerated women for formerly incarcerated women, our staff is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of women who are directly impacted by incarceration.
Our Programs
Every program and initiative that Operation Restoration undertakes is designed in partnership with women who are directly impacted by incarceration. The voices of the women we serve exist at the forefront of our organizational growth.
Operation Restoration
Building lives after incarceration
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Operation Restoration supports women and girls impacted by incarceration to recognize their full potential, restore their lives, and discover new possibilities.
“You guys helped me get a job and find shelter.
You helped me feed my kids when I was homeless, and after learning about what you do I will be starting school with you soon as well.”
— Operation Restoration Client
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