--- title: "Redefining risk and resilience: Supporting justice-involved women with the WRNA and Interactive Journaling" description: "Digital programming for community corrections: set clear goals, protect data, design for access, and track outcomes to avoid common pitfalls." image: https://blog.changecompanies.net/hubfs/Email%20Graphics/Product%20Images/WRNA.webp --- [Technical Support](https://support.changecompanies.net/?hsLang=en) [Contact Sales](https://go.changecompanies.net/contact?hsLang=en) Search changecompanies.net About Us [About](https://changecompanies.net/about?hsLang=en) [Leadership](https://changecompanies.net/about?hsLang=en#leadership) [Advisors](https://changecompanies.net/about?hsLang=en#advisors) [Contact Us](https://go.changecompanies.net/contact?hsLang=en) [Careers](https://changecompanies.net/careers?hsLang=en) [![The Change Companies Logo](https://844aa8d177dcf87d02fc-8f72bb99f02c2e7ec80fe67c19b57c36.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/newsite/TCClogo_website.png)](https://blog.changecompanies.net/) - 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The presentation highlighted how the [Women’s Risk and Needs Assessment (WRNA)](https://socialwork.utah.edu/research/ucjc/wrna/index.php) - a trauma-informed, gender-responsive tool - can be paired with [*Interactive Journaling*®](https://changecompanies.net/interactive-journaling) to better support justice-involved women. #### Why risk and resilience matter Justice-involved women often have unique criminogenic needs and strengths that differ from those of men. The WRNA, designed specifically for adult women, is endorsed by the United Nations as adhering to the Bangkok Rules. Unlike generic assessments, it not only evaluates risk factors for recidivism, but also identifies strengths that can be leveraged for positive change. Lisa Hall shared how Oregon DOC has successfully integrated the WRNA, noting the dramatic shift in client engagement once the assessment replaced more generic tools. “The level of collaboration between counselors and clients completely changed - it became a conversation about their lives, families, and goals, rather than a checklist,” she explained. #### The role of Interactive Journaling® Valerie Bagley introduced the [WRNA Collection](https://shop.changecompanies.net/products/wrna-journal-collection?_pos=1&_sid=b9cc9e35d&_ss=r) of Interactive Journals, which align directly with WRNA domains. Grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and the stages of change model, these Journals help women challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, build self-regulation, and develop practical life skills. Valerie emphasized, “*Interactive Journaling®* is designed to evoke change talk and reflection. Instead of telling women what they should do, we ask questions that help them define their own goals and motivations.” #### Lessons from Oregon DOC Lisa provided real-world examples of how Oregon DOC applies the WRNA and *Interactive Journaling®* in practice. With limited counselor resources, DOC prioritized services for women at higher risk of recidivism, pairing assessments with targeted Journals. Counselors found the [Women’s Criminal Thinking](https://shop.changecompanies.net/products/womens-criminal-thinking-journal?_pos=3&_sid=a9471412a&_ss=r), [Women’s Anger Management](https://shop.changecompanies.net/products/womens-anger-management?_pos=1&_sid=eaadeb3e9&_ss=r) and [Women’s Relationships](https://shop.changecompanies.net/products/r01?_pos=1&_sid=4c22e2a34&_ss=r) Journals particularly impactful, often serving as entry points to deeper conversations about boundaries, personal values, and change readiness. Lisa noted that many women, when asked if they wanted feedback from their WRNA assessment, eagerly accepted. “Most women want to know what the results say about them. It gives them a chance to reflect and start shaping their own case plans,” she said. #### Audience takeaways The session concluded with small-group discussions where participants explored how gender-responsive tools could be applied in their own settings. Many noted that *Interactive Journaling®* offered a more relational and engaging alternative to traditional case management approaches. Participants left with practical ideas to: - Strengthen the link between assessment insights and interventions - Incorporate journaling into individual or group sessions - Explore self-directed and peer-supported journaling as scalable options #### Looking ahead By combining the WRNA’s evidence-based assessment with *Interactive Journaling*’s structured, reflective interventions, justice agencies can create a more responsive system that empowers women to build resilience and reduce recidivism. 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