The Freedom from Within program at Exodus Transitional Community is a trauma-informed program for Women and Girls ages 14–24 who have been impacted by incarceration, community violence, or systemic or interpersonal trauma. As a support program for justice-impacted women, it offers a safe, healing space where participants are empowered to move beyond their past and reclaim their futures.

The Freedom from Within features a 6-week series of workshops focused on emotional wellness, leadership development, civic engagement, educational advancement and career readiness. The program combines personalized case management with mentorship tailored specifically to the needs of system-impacted women girls.

Participants also engage in enrichment activities such as the Broadway Monologue Project, college tours, and creative spaces like Chess Club—helping to build self-confidence and connection. Expecting mothers receive additional support through access to parenting resources and health education.

The Women’s Project is led by women with lived experience in the justice system, creating a peer-based environment rooted in compassion, trust, and lasting transformation.