Elizabeth Fry Society Mainland NS

Mission Statement:

The Elizabeth Fry Society Mainland Nova Scotia addresses the criminalization of women and girls in Mainland Nova Scotia through:

*Providing one-on-one outreach to women and girls in prison and jail
*Providing extensive, rehabilitative programs for women and girls in prison and jail
*Delivering comprehensive programming and services to women in our communities
*Providing housing options through Holly House, our 8-unit transitional housing facility
*Offering support and coordination for long-term housing options
*Encouraging public awareness and understanding of issues related to women involved in the criminal justice system
*Addressing systemic failures and the root cause of criminalization.

Mandate Statement:

To address the systemic issues that criminalize women and girls in Mainland Nova Scotia through housing supports, comprehensive programming initiatives and justice system reform.