In September of 2002, Sophia's Center began as a part-time ministry to women who are incarcerated in both Pulaski County Regional Detention Center (PCRDC) and the McPherson Women's Unit of the Arkansas Department of Corrections.

In 2004, that ministry became full-time and reestablished itself as The Center for Women in Transition which was formally recognized as its own non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in January, 2006.   Patterned  after it's parent center, the Center for Women in Transition in St. Louis, Missouri, CWITLR has set a goal of developing a strong Mentoring Program like that in St. Louis so the recidivism rate for our women becomes as low as CWITSTL.  Established in 1993, the Center in St. Louis has fifteen years of success with helping women transition back into society with healthier life choices.   The current recidivism rate in Arkansas is between 52% and 63%.  Participants in CWIT programs are evidencing a recidivism rate of less than 35%.

             Currently Sister Lee Ann McNally, RSM teaches four separate classes to the women in PCRDC

                     ~  Anger Management
                     ~  Behavior Modification
                     ~  Relapse Prevention
                    ~   Life Skills/Self-esteem

All classes are voluntary and average daily attendance is between 25 and 35 female inmates - usually for a period of three to six months, though some attend for a year or more and some are only incarcerated for a few weeks.


Center for Women in Transition
Our Story
Helping formerly incarcerated women
return and reconnect to community and family
1114 Garland  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201

The Center for Women in Transition helps incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women successfully transfer back into society.  We offer programs and services that assist these women in leading  lives of :

self-worth,
self-reliance,
and self discipline.




The Center for Women in Transition believes in each person's right to be treated with dignity and respect. We envision a society where formerly incarcerated women are transformed into agents of change who:

Live in Safe, Caring Communities, Work to Improve, Enhance and Protect the Futures of their Childrenand most importantly turn the Revolving Doors of Jails into Permanent Exits.
Our Mission
Our Vision