Women ARISE / MPRI (est. 1986), provides women involved in the criminal justice system with the education, training, counseling, social interaction and environment necessary to become productive members of society. The program aims to reduce recidivism through supportive services that include higher education, targeted job training, enhanced community supports and stronger familial relationships.

Women ARISE meets the needs of women involved in the criminal justice system including probation, parole and re-entry. Women ARISE provides women with the skills, support and encouragement needed to break the cycle of incarceration.

With a 21-year history of comprehensive programming, Women ARISE came to Matrix as an affiliate in 2007. All clinical, fiscal and management operations were transferred to Matrix to assist the organization in achieving maximum cost effectiveness. In 2008, the Women ARISE Board voted to merge operations.