Elizabeth Fry Society of Northeastern Ontario jobs and careers

About Elizabeth Fry Society of Northeastern Ontario

Statement of Purpose: The Elizabeth Fry Society of Northeastern Ontario is dedicated to confronting the effects of criminalization and incarceration and in particular the circumstances of women and gender diverse people in the criminal justice system. Mandate: • To provide support services and practical assistance to criminalized or at-risk individuals, with a particular focus on women and gender diverse people. • To assist our service users with overcoming barriers to reintegration, and to build stable, resilient lives with appropriate support networks. • To advocate with and for people who are incarcerated, in the court system and in the community through a human rights and equity perspective. • To promote alternatives to incarceration while advocating for systemic change. • To promote community awareness regarding inequality and the oppressive social conditions that contribute to people becoming criminalized. Programs - Ongoing Support Program - Bail Verification and Supervision - Restorative Justice and Conflict Mediation - Housing Case Management - Safe Harbour House - Transitional Housing and Emergency Shelter Services - One on one support - Counselling - Group Programming - Outreach - Crisis Intervention - Food Assistance - Clothing - Court Support - Referrals - Bail Supervision - Advocacy - Jail Visitation - Peer Mediation - Case Management