Elizabeth Fry Society of Saint John NB Inc
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: HDC0129 | Last Modified: 27 May 2020 | Last Full Update: 27 May 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 506-635-8851 |
| Toll Free Phone | 866-301-8800 |
| After Hours Phone | 506-635-8851: Leave a Message. Calls returned as soon as possible. |
| efry@nb.aibn.com | |
| Website | www.efrysj.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/The-Elizabeth-Fry-Society-of-Saint-John-NB-Inc-173421546050588/ |
| Primary Contact | Judy Murphy, Executive Director, The Elizabeth Fry Society of Saint John NB Inc.; Phone: 506-635-8851 * 506-645-8851; Email: efry@nb.aibn.com |
| Primary Executive | Wanda Cosman, President, Elizabeth Fry Society of Saint John NB Inc.; Phone: 506-333-1055 * 506-763-3737 |
| Description & Services | |
| Description of service(s) | The Elizabeth Fry Society of Saint John NB supports women and their families affected by social-economic factors that may contribute to their being involved with the criminal justice system. Through E Fry’s advocacy work, education, community relationships and direct service, women and their families gain strength and resiliency to make positive change for themselves and their communities. Community: - Support Group (one to one and/or small group) for family members of offenders - Scholarship Program: The Elizabeth Fry Society of Saint John NB Inc. recommends applicants to the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies. Three are awarded annually in Atlantic Canada. - Special Events: Annual vigil for Ashley Smith held in October. -Town Hall Gatherings with EFRy SJ and the SJHDC to raise community awareness and invite dialogue about issues affecting criminalize women. - EFry outreach in Miramichi in which volunteers offer activities and supports for women in NBWCC -Partner with NBCC in InBloom project supporting single mothers continuing their post secondary education Corrections: - Court Support Services: volunteers attend court on a daily basis to assist women as they transition through the justice system, both in the criminal and mental health courts - Trained volunteers in advocacy meet with women in Nova Institution for Women, Truro, NS oto discuss concerns or issues, assist in pre-release planning, access scholarships or bursaries, provide continued support once they return to their communities. - Mother/Child Read Aloud: Volunteers invite women at the federal Nova Institution for Women in Truro NS them to read and record new books for their children. E Fry mails the books, recordings to each child. - EFry SJ is partnering with Dalhousie University to develop resources for the caregivers of children whose mother participated in the - Mother Child Read Aloud Program to promote a love of reading and learning. - Singing My Way Home is a project that EFry is partnering with Symphony NB to bring song writing workshops to women in the NB Women's Correctional Centre and Nova which will result in a performance in each institution. |
| Hours | Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:00 pm To see someone specifically, please call in advance to set up a time. |
| Areas Served | New Brunswick ; Atlantic Canada |
| Eligibility | Ages: 100 year(s) and under |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Location information | |
| Located In Community | Saint John |
| Address & Map | |
| Accessibility | Not Accessible ; ***Note that accessibility is self-reported. Please contact the organization before arrival*** |
| Other Details | |
| Service Level | (51) Registered Charity |
| Meetings | Board meetinghs by-monthly (excluding summer) |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Court Orientation Programs ; General Victim Impact Programs ; Mothers ~ Offenders ; Offenders ~ Women |
