GOALS
To provide an Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies and to encourage suitable
reform at all levels of the criminal justice system.
To assist member societies in developing and maintaining high standards
of programs and services for the purposes of aiding adult and young women
who have come into, or who are at risk of coming into conflict with the
law, whether such programs be in courts, institutions, or in the community,
and whether they be for the purpose of assistance, guidance, rehabilitation
or prevention, and whether provided by paid or volunteer personnel.
To promote public awareness and understanding of the needs of women in conflict
with the law and the need for change in the criminal justice system as it
affects women. Promote awareness of the ways in which individuals and communities
can address these needs.
To facilitate communication and cooperation among Elizabeth Fry Societies
and similar societies.
To obtain funds for the financial support of the organization, and for such
other purposes as may from time to time seem desirable for furthering the
aims of the Association.
To communicate and cooperate with agencies and services in the correctional
field and with governments in furthering the aims of the Association.
To encourage the formation of Elizabeth Fry Societies and societies with
similar purposes.
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