Better Decisions

Address

PO Box 120754
Nashville, TN 37212

(615) 832-8327

http://betterdecisions.org

AKA:

TPW; TN Prison for Women Mentoring Program for Women

Description:

Prerelease program at the Tennessee Prison for Women in Nashville that teaches life skills to incarcerated women using a structured curriculum and trained volunteers. Volunteers use a structured curriculum to mentor prisoners. New volunteers attend a 10-hour training weekend and meet with their inmate partners for 1 hour weekly for 8 weeks.

Hours:

Vary, call for more information

Intake Process:

Call for further information

Program Fees:

No fee for women prisoners; a small fee applies for volunteer training program

Eligibility:

Women incarcerated at Tennessee Prison for Women

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

December 25, 2023

Volunteer Opportunities:

Women 19 and older; call for more information and training details.

Address Listings

Mailing (Primary)

PO Box 120754
Nashville, TN 37212

Contacts

Agency Email

Ashby Rushing

Executive Director

Phone Numbers

Main (voice mail only)

(615) 832-8327

Alternate

(703) 731-4540

Legal Status:

Nonprofit (Incorporated)

Description

Prerelease program at the Tennessee Prison for Women that teaches life skills to incarcerated women using a structured curriculum and trained volunteers. New volunteers attend a 10-hour training weekend and meet with their inmate partners for 1 hour weekly for 8 weeks.

Hours

Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Eligibility

Women ages 19 and up.

Fees

$20 registration fee for training

Intake Procedure

Call for training times and location.

Geography Served

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  • Tennessee
    • Davidson County

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    615-832-8327
    Name:
    Main (voice mail only)
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PX-1850) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Prerelease program at the Tennessee Prison for Women that teaches life skills to incarcerated women using a structured curriculum and trained volunteers.

    Hours

    Vary, call for more information

    Eligibility

    Women incarcerated at Tennessee Prison for Women

    Fees

    No fee.

    Intake Procedure

    Call for further information

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Tennessee
      • Davidson County

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      615-832-8327
      Name:
      Main (voice mail only)
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-1400.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

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