Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary (EFry)
1731 - 10th Ave SW
403-294-0737
(toll-free) 1-877-398-3656
Support services to women affected by systemic social issues which contribute to their criminalization.
Prison Community Outreach Program:
- Incarceration - support to manage incarceration constructively and assistance in release planning.
- Community and Outreach - case management supports to address core issues, and increasing opportunity for stabilization.
- Group programming (U.N.L.O.C.K. function skills program) in the Calgary Remand Centre and the Calgary Attendance Centre.
- Indigenous cultural supports, programming, ceremonies, elder support and indigenous language classes.
Court Programs:
- Court Support to adults and youth (both male and female) regarding legal information on plea options and referrals for first and second appearances.
- Legal Information and referrals on the Family Justice floor and Traffic floor.
- Supports are provided in the Calgary Court Centre and Regional Courts (Airdrie, Didsbury, Cochrane, Canmore and Okotoks).
Legal Information Program:
- Women are supported with assistance regarding legal issues that may require further assistance with processes, documentation assistance, advocacy and direct referrals to resources.
- Assistance for women seeking support for Records Suspension (Pardons) around processes and document assistance.
- Community Awareness Program for Immigrants:
- Preventative workshops and legal clinics to assist newcomers (male or female) with information regarding laws (housing, employment, health and systems) and information to assist with rights and responsibilities under Canadian legislation.
- Individual support with immigration documentation and legal information for women with immigration status.
Youth Legal Information and Mentorship:
- Individualized support to youth regarding legal processes, access to resources, and follow up on completion of existing court orders.
- Mentorship supports to high-risk youth navigating the legal processes.