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Elizabeth Fry Toronto

We deliver gender based, trauma informed services for women & non binary people who are criminalized.

Elizabeth Fry Toronto, established in 1952, serves women who are, have been or are at risk of being in conflict with the criminal justice system. We provide transitional housing and community supports that are:

Women-centred: ensuring women and girls receive services and supports that respect their social, economic, physical and cultural realities and based on the assumption that women know their own realities best and are best served by models that acknowledges women’s differences from men. Gender-responsive: creating service models that reflect an understanding of the realities of the lives of women and girls and address and respond to their strengths and challenges. Anti-oppressive: implementing practices that acknowledge repression in societies, economies, cultures and groups and seeking to remove or negate the influence of such repression.

03/12/2026

Every participant’s story is different, but one thing we hear often is: 💬 “I finally feel supported.”

💙If you’re trying to navigate housing, finances, legal concerns, or just the weight of everything at once, you don’t have to do it alone. Let this be a sign that you’re welcome, seen, and cared for. 🧡

⏰ Our Just In Time Program is here for you.

https://efrytoronto.org/programs-services/just-in-time
justintime@efrytoronto.org
416-924-3708 ext 231

03/11/2026

The University of Toronto is doing a study on Women's experiences with healthcare after incarceration, and how to improve services during re-entry.

UofT's Dalla Lana School of Public Health is seeking:
📌Women 18+ who have experience being in custody for a least 1 year in Ontario, and we released in the last 5 years. COMPENSATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR YOUR TIME & EXPERTISE.

📌People employed in Community Organizations in Ontario who offer services to women with a history of incarceration (Physicians, Social/Case Workers, Community Centre Agency Employees, etc.)

📩n.lamberti@mail.utoronto.ca
☎️(437)784-7699

Toronto

03/09/2026

A significant number of incarcerated women have experienced physical, emotional and sexual abuse. These shape women's experiences, and are directly linked to their conflict with the criminal justice system.

Behind every statistic is a women who has survived trauma, and deserves dignity, support and an opportunity to heal.

Elizabeth Fry is committed to providing FREE, trauma-informed programming and counselling that supports women who have experienced intimate partner, family or gender-based violence.

Our Just In Time Program offers support to those experiencing gender-based violence by helping them navigate challenges, build stability, and take steps toward a safer future: https://lnkd.in/edvp7dBv

Standing Strong is a free individual and group supportive counselling program for women (ages 16–29) who have experienced family or gender-based violence.

This International Women's Day, invest in women. Your donation helps ensure that women have access to connection, care and the supports they deserve. Because investing in women is investing in community: https://lnkd.in/erA5P5YJ

03/08/2026

Women are the fastest‑growing prison population in Canada. Discriminatory laws, weak legal protections, and harmful social norms continue to uphold systems that erode the rights of women.

True equality requires dismantling unjust systems and building supports.

Our programs offer critical support to women, helping them rebuild their lives with confidence and stability. Donate to support our work by visiting efrytoronto.org

Because Investing in women is investing in community.

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03/07/2026

This International Women's Day, we are shining a light on a crisis that often goes unseen. Women are the fastest growing incarcerated population globally. Behind these numbers are stories of women being pushed into the carceral system due to poverty, trauma and lack of supports. Too many women are punished for circumstances they were not given the resources to overcome.

This International Women's Day, you can help change that. Your donation supports programs that provide advocacy, support and pathways to stability for women and their families impacted by incarceration. Investing in women is investing in community:
https://efrytoronto.org/get-involved/donate/

Source: https://www.penalreform.org/issues/women/key-facts/

03/06/2026

In Canada, incarceration rates of Indigenous Women has increased by 22% from 2019-2024.

Indigenous women and and their families are made to be responsible for the harm they have experienced. And this pattern is maintained through continued family separation, further deepening the cycle of trauma.

This International Women's Day, we stand in solidarity with Indigenous Women. Care, community-led services and trauma-informed supports are central to creating change. We support pathways to keeping families, culture and communities strong.

https://cba.org/sections/women-lawyers/resources/beyond-system-solutions-indigenous-motherhoods-and-canadian-prison-abolition

03/05/2026

Women's mental health is often overlooked and ignored. Mental Health care should not be a luxury, it should accessible to every women who needs it.

At Elizabeth Fry Toronto, we provide FREE, gender-based, trauma-informed and compassionate counselling services so women can be heard, supported and empowered. Visit our website to learn more or sign up: https://efrytoronto.org/programs-services/counselling-services/

When we support women, communities grow stronger. Make a donation this International Women's Day to support Mental Health supports for women:https://efrytoronto.org/get-involved/donate/

Source:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10113576/ #:~:text=Other%20data%20also%20show%20the,of%20female%20prisoners%20is%20needed.

03/04/2026

Our Elizabeth Fry staff came together for a Black History Month Lunch & Learn to honour Black brilliance, and celebrate the contributions of Black communities in Canada.

Staff enjoyed a delicious Lunch from https://www.therealjerk.com/

After lunch, we were joined by the unforgettable author and spoken work poet Britta B. Britta's energy, storytelling and approaches to audience engagement were compellingly beautiful. Find Britta B.'s work here: https://brittab.com/

We finished off the afternoon with the 2021 documentary "Becoming a Queen", an intimate portrait of one woman’s quest to become Queen of Caribbean Carnival for an unprecedented tenth time in her final competition. Through her lens, we explore expressions of identity, love and family through Caribbean artistry, and against a larger society that often lacks understanding of its significance.

Thank you to everyone who made this possible!

03/03/2026

Anger is a natural emotion — we all experience it. What matters is having healthy ways to work through it.

Elizabeth Fry is offering a free, virtual two-day Anger Management Workshop where we will explore our triggers, and practice emotional regulation skills for everyday dealings. This is a supportive space for women and non-binary individuals who wish to develop skills they can use to stay grounded in challenging moments.

📅March 18 & 19
🕐11am-4pm
💻Virtual (Zoom)

Self-Referrals and Referrals from Community Workers, Courts & Lawyers are welcome!
Sign up today using the Intake Form here: https://forms.office.com/r/zdndvBaxAq

Want to learn more about the workshops?
Email: efrycounselling@efrytoronto.org
Call: 416-924-3708

03/02/2026

📢Women experience the justice system differently than men

Source: https://kylalee.ca/silence-is-not-a-neutral-option-wiccd-at-the-supreme-court-of-canada-in-korduner-scc-41737/

Alt Text: WHY is Women in Canadian Criminal defence (WICCD) intervening in
Megan Rae Korduner v His Majesty the King? Quote from Kyle Lee, Lead counsel for the WiCCD team “WiCCD intervened in this appeal because police interactions are inherently gendered, and that reality matters when courts assess the meaning and accessibility of the right to silence. Much of constitutional doctrine is built on the assumption that individuals can simply remain silent when questioned by police. But in practice, silence is not equally available to everyone.” "Silence is not treated as a neutral choice. It can carry real consequences, including being perceived as hostile, belligerent, uncooperative, or difficult”

02/27/2026

The Just In Time Program combines safety, compassion, and financial literacy to support long-term stability. It creates space to learn, ask questions, and rebuild confidence without pressure.

Support that meets you where you are.

✉️ justintime@efrytoronto.org
📞 416-924-3708 ext. 231

Graphic statistic, Statistics Canada, 2018

02/26/2026

Black women entrepreneurs continue to face barriers to funding and business support in Canada. WEB creates accessible pathways into entrepreneurship — with flexible learning, peer support, and real-world tools.

📞 416- 924-3708 ext. 226
📩 web@efrytoronto.org

Graphic Statistic, Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey

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215 Wellesley Street East
Toronto, ON
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Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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