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of their future!
Long Term:
Community Impact
The Women of LCEI will make a huge difference for
Linn County
In addition to the empowering life and success skills our residents will receive, the tools of self-sufficiency that will be applied by our residents will in
turn reduce the negative economic impact of the community by providing:
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Why a Gender-Response?
Statistically women become involved through life experiences involving significant trauma, violence and abuse; frequently having
co-occurring struggles with mental health, substance abuse and
relational challenges.
Sue Engle
sengle@lceicr.org
Larissa Ruffin
lruffin@lceicr.org
Jennifer Tibbetts
jtibbetts@lceicr.org
Despite these staggering statistics there has been a limited response that provides tools and support for these women as they
work to reenter the community, or remain in their community.
LCEI will provide Linn County with more options and supports than
it has seen before.
Our Mission
Building a foundation of hope by providing gender-responsive and traumainformed housing and supports for women involved in the justice system.