Perryville prison to host event supporting Native women’s reentry

Perryville Women’s Prison will host a cultural and recovery-focused event aimed at supporting Native American women as they prepare to return to their communities.

Scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the prison in Goodyear, the event will feature a traditional Hopi dance performance, cultural workshops and sessions focused on healing, wellness and reentry support.

The effort is a collaboration between A Place for Hannah, Scottsdale Recovery Center and the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry. Organizers say the goal is to offer support through cultural connection and healing for Indigenous women currently incarcerated at Perryville.

“We believe that change starts with connection — when the community shows up, listens, and believes that every woman deserves the chance to heal and rise again,” stated Patricia Plum, co-founder of A Place for Hannah. “The women inside Perryville are strong, resilient, and capable of transformation. When they are surrounded by community and compassion, real change becomes possible.”

Scottsdale Recovery Center will participate through its Reztoration Health & Healing initiative, which provides wellness and recovery services tailored to Native American communities.

“We are truly honored to collaborate on initiatives that uplift and address the needs of marginalized and underserved minority communities,” stated Lee Yaiva, CEO of Scottsdale Recovery Center.

The Department of Corrections stated  the partnership is part of broader efforts to expand reentry and rehabilitation services through community and behavioral health collaboration.

Visit scottsdalerecovery.com for more information.