WAM - Women And Mentoring

keeping vulnerable women out of the justice system
building capacity through community mentoring

[WAM - Women And Mentoring @WAM_Melb]

Congratulations to our Founding Director, Ann Polis who has been recognised with an Order of Australia Award today. With a strong belief in social justice, education and the importance of community participation, Ann started WAM to ensure criminalised women had access to support.

[Vacro @ReintegrationAu]

Have you called your Mum yet today? Hundreds of kids in Victoria can't.
This #MothersDay, we’re calling on Corrections Victoria to fully fund phone calls from people in prison to their loved ones, and to increase the length of time they're allowed to talk.

[WAM - Women And Mentoring @WAM_Melb]

We love our movie nights at WAM.
Great movie, good company and perfect opportunity to meet the team, board and mentors.
Join us at The Kino Cinema on Wednesday 29th March from 6pm to see To Leslie.
Buy your tickets, and pre-purchase movie snacks here: https://t.co/blhkcjwrwd

[WAM - Women And Mentoring @WAM_Melb]

Had a great morning at the Legal Laneway Breakfast and very proud to be the charity partner.

[Vic Law Foundation @VicLawFoundn]

Don't forget to donate to Women and Mentoring (WAM). WAM offer a unique, early intervention program that supports women in contact with the legal system by matching them with a supportive mentor. @WAM_Melb https://t.co/VgWwSItQ0C

[WAM - Women And Mentoring @WAM_Melb]

@TomislavTalan @Craig_Foster @MingYLong @Mo_Alkhafaji It's about acknowledging that our First Nations people were displaced and harmed by colonisation. Understand this basic fact.

[WAM - Women And Mentoring @WAM_Melb]

As a member of the SJFW coalition, we support the Coroner’s recommendation to amend the Bail Act, and welcome the Premier’s response to reform the law, to ensure women have access to address their support needs whilst remaining in the community.

https://t.co/oxWXXVHhuY

[WAM - Women And Mentoring @WAM_Melb]

@FionaPattenMLC Thank you @FionaPattenMLC for your advocacy and support, but also for using your platform to elevate really important social issues that are often overlooked.

[WAM - Women And Mentoring @WAM_Melb]

Over 95% of women referred to WAM have experienced historical / current family violence. Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls. We will continue to #PushForward on a world free from gender-based violence. #EndViolenceAgainstWomen

[Women's Justice Network @WomensJusticeN]

A call for action by the CEO of the Women's Justice Network.
By supporting this fundraiser you are supporting young women and girls to turn their lives around and live their best lives.
Find out more about how you can play a vital role in changing lives: https://t.co/b0l5M3zYOA

[WAM - Women And Mentoring @WAM_Melb]

"Australia will benefit from taking immediate steps to reduce rates of female imprisonment amid growing evidence that our tough-on-crime approaches are not working, bringing significant economic and social costs".
Read CEDA's report for more https://t.co/D6izpwOcUX

[WAM - Women And Mentoring @WAM_Melb]

"WAM really came through for me when I needed help fixing my car so I could get to work, and phone credit so I could keep in touch with my kids" - Sherrie
Double your impact with a matched donation this week and give a helping hand to someone in need. https://t.co/RpEodqLN4G

[Justice Reform Initiative @JailingsFailing]

"Jailing is failing the community, jailing is failing the people who are sent to prison, and jailing is failing taxpayers because it doesn’t work."
It's time to stop being 'tough on crime', and get smart on crime, investing in real solutions to break the cycle. 👇 #springst

[WAM - Women And Mentoring @WAM_Melb]

Persistence and Resilience can be the foundation of a great mentoring relationship. Take a read of Angela and Christine's story in our June newsletter https://t.co/Lb4ev3cYBI

[WAM - Women And Mentoring @WAM_Melb]

Want to join the WAMily? We're recruiting for three new roles supporting women and girls to build their life away from the justice system. Here's one role: https://t.co/gwwNtSUMiz
Check out the others on @EthicalJobs

[WAM - Women And Mentoring @WAM_Melb]

ping @margaretpaul @ameenalpayne Thanks for your support

[WAM - Women And Mentoring @WAM_Melb]

Thrilled to announce that the State government is investing $3.6m over the next four years to build and expand the WAM program to support more vulnerable women build a life away from the criminal justice system.
https://t.co/ikUwfutAGq

[WAM - Women And Mentoring @WAM_Melb]

On the back of 100 recommendations from the Inquiry into Vic's justice system, providing recurrent and sustainable funding to an evidence-based, proven initiative that supports vulnerable women to achieve positive life outcomes, surely this is an easy decision #jailingisfailing

[Margaret Paul @margaretpaul]

Relationships like Victoria and Temel's are keeping women out of prison — but the program behind them is at risk of closing

https://t.co/9H0wi8QEub

[WAM - Women And Mentoring @WAM_Melb]

That feeling when you get an awesome email like this.
Our placement student had a criminal record and was knocked back from several places before she approached us. She made a valuable contribution and is keen to use her lived experience of the CJS to support other women.

[WAM - Women And Mentoring @WAM_Melb]

@ameenalpayne We're looking forward to having you join us next week, Ameena, and sharing your experiences as a mentor with our newest cohort of volunteers. They're a great bunch too!

[WAM - Women And Mentoring @WAM_Melb]

Interested in finding out more about our mentoring program that supports and empowers women to build a life away from the justice system? Our next Volunteer Info session is being held this Thursday at 11am. Email [email protected] to register.