Meg Egan, CEO of the Women’s Prison Association, takes us inside the oldest U.S. organization dedicated to supporting women impacted by incarceration. Since 1845, WPA has quietly revolutionized justice for women and families, addressing root causes like poverty, trauma, and the criminalization of survival.

Meg shares how WPA has evolved over 180 years while staying true to its belief that incarceration should never mean a lifetime of poverty or disconnection. We explore their vision for a community-based “infrastructure of service” that supports women at every stage of justice involvement—from pre-trial to post-release.

The episode features the story of a young mother and college student turned WPA case manager, whose journey through the Justice Home program highlights the power of lived experience.

This is the first of a two-part conversation that challenges us to reimagine justice rooted in healing, community, and real opportunity.

Credits

Guest: Meg Egan

Soundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media]

Producer: Charlotte Janes

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