Helping women and girls rebuild their lives.

STARS (Striving Toward Achievement, Renewal and Success) is a program that takes a unique approach to helping women and girls re-build their lives after becoming involved in the criminal justice system. Studies show that very often, women who break the law have been victims of abuse, violence, and crime themselves. While STARS’ participants
are held accountable for their actions, the key to helping them develop constructive lives is in STARS supportive, positive atmosphere, which includes therapeutic interventions, job training, education, and a great deal of motivation.

STARS staff is committed to setting a welcoming tone from the moment a new participant walks through the door. The program has helped hundreds of women build better lives for themselves and their children. STARS is funded through a grant from the Connecticut Court Support Services Division.