Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies
- Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies
The Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS) is an association of groups operating under the Elizabeth Fry Society banner. The groups work on issues affecting women and girls in the justice system. The societies take their name from prison reformer Elizabeth Fry.
The organization was started in 1969, with formal incorporation as a non-profit organization occurring in 1978.
The original Elizabeth Fry Society of Canada was founded in 1939 by Member of Parliament Agnes Macphail [http://canadaonline.about.com/cs/womengov/p/agnesmacphail.htm] [http://archives.cbc.ca/IDC-1-73-1994-12753-10/politics_economy/twt/] .
The current Executive Director of CAEFS is Kim Pate.
External links
* [http://www.elizabethfry.ca/ CAEFS website]
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