Support Programs - For women involved in the justice system
Advocacy, Employment, Financial, and Legal
Provided by Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver
EFry’s Pardon Me program assists qualifying people (all genders) in navigating and affording the criminal record suspension process (also known as a pardon). Record suspension eligibility varies. For more information, click here.
NOW Program:
EFry and Battered Women’s Support Services have partnered to support women exiting trafficking, with the aim of building a wider network of collaborations and exiting pathways for women within Vancouver, Surrey and Abbotsford. Through educating and working with community partners and enhanced case management studies, women in EFry’s NOW (New Opportunity Waiting) Project will be supported to improve their health, well-being, safety, connection to communities and resources, and self-sufficiency within one year of entering the program.
Downtown Community Court:
The Downtown Community Court in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside focuses on individuals with frequent contact with the Justice System due to the nature of their mental health and addictions. It seeks to provide offenders with the help they need to break the cycle. EFry volunteers assist clients in understanding and navigating the court process.
Community In-Reach:
Women leaving prison often need support reintegrating into their communities and finding housing. EFry volunteers help inmates at the Fraser Valley Institution and Alouette Correctional Centre with this transition.
Law Clinic:
Located in New Westminster, the free legal clinic supports individuals needing assistance dealing with situations such as rental disputes, evictions, debt collection, bankruptcy, mental health and employment standards, and accessing income programs.
604-520-1166 (Lower Mainland)
Toll Free: 1-888-879-9593
Public email: info@elizabethfry.com
Website: https://efry.com/we-can-help/programs...
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver:
Just the closest matches listed. Click to see more!- Support and Advocacy - For youth involved in the justice system
- Family Counselling and Support - For children and youth at risk
- Parenting and Support Programs - For women with children in the justice system
Availability
Service area: Anmore, Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Lions Bay, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, White Rock + show cities
Service Types Provided
- Employment Support
Ways to Access
- Provided at multiple locations
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