Mentoring
"Going to jail probably saved my life, but joining the mentoring program definitely changed my life."
~Amy*, mentee
Mentoring works.
The Vermont Women’s Mentoring Program (VWMP) is a collaborative partnership among Mercy Connections, Vermont Works for Women and the Vermont Department of Corrections. Based on national best practices, this collaboration engages community volunteers, promotes meaningful and supportive relationships, and significantly reduces recidivism. It also improves women’s lives and strengthens the community.
*For privacy, we don't use participants' real names.
