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Advocacy

Learn more about challenges

facing justice-involved women.


The Keyway Center for Diversion and Reentry’s Advocacy Advisory Board works to initiate and further policy change efforts that benefit justice-involved women. Members of the board work closely with St. Louis organizations, stakeholders and policymakers to advocate on behalf of justice-involved women in the state of Missouri. Whether it be meeting to discuss policy initiatives, conversing with Congress representatives, or making the trip to Jefferson City to give testimony, the Board works tirelessly to invoke positive change. ​
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The members of the Advocacy Advisory Board have put together two research papers that highlight the need for change in legislation impacting justice-involved women. The Wellbeing Research Paper gives insight to the challenges faced by women that often lead them to incarceration and are subsequently further exacerbated by conditions of incarceration. The Barriers to Reentry Research Paper discusses a variety of barriers that hinder women from successfully reentering their community. ​
       Wellbeing Research Paper                                            Barriers to Reentry Research Paper         

Additionally, the following fact sheets highlight the current advocacy priorities of the Board. This includes legislation related to funding for mental health services, access to SNAP/TANF benefit, child support debt relief and expungement. These fact sheets provide an overview of the issues and the recommendations of the Advocacy Advisory Board. 

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Are you interested in joining our team?
​Please contact the 
Keyway Center for Diversion and Reentry Advocacy Director Barb Baker at barbbaker@cwitstl.org.
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(P) 314.771.5207
(F) 314.771.0066
email: cwit@cwitstl.org


7716 S. Broadway
​St. Louis, MO 63111

Our Mission:

To advocate for and assist women
in the criminal justice system
to support their successful transition
​to family and community.
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  • About
    • Who We Are >
      • Board of Directors
      • Meet Our Staff
    • Success Stories
    • Our Work
    • Reentry Program & Services >
      • Supportive Housing
      • Behavioral Health
      • Life Skills
      • Employment Support
      • Court Advocacy
      • Peer Support
      • Case Management
    • Policies
  • Apply
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Employment
    • Advocacy
    • Events
  • Gala
  • Donate
  • Contact
  • Financials