Elizabeth Fry Society of Northern Alberta

· To provide a supportive environment for individuals, particularly women in contact with the legal system.

· To work in conjunction with other agencies to provide programs and services to women in contact with the legal system.

· To advocate improvements in the criminal legal system.

· To assist with the reintegration of female offenders into the community.

· To provide education directed toward the reduction of crime to institutional professionals, support groups and the community.

· To increase public awareness of:

• Issues facing women in contact with the legal system.

• The need for programs for female offenders.

• The need for changes in the criminal legal system.