Girls Empowered and Strong
Elizabeth Fry Society of Northern Alberta, The
- Description
- Offers workshops for girls to help them better understand issues that could put them at risk for involvement with the criminal justice system.
Service provides:
- girls with the skills and knowledge they need in order to make healthy life choices, thereby preventing future involvement in the criminal legal system
Topics include:
- identity
- healthy relationships
- self-esteem
- self-care and coping
- emotional management
- body-image / confidence
- healthy sexuality
- communication
- shoplifting
- peer-pressure
- and more
Workshops include:
- Girls Groups - an 8 to 10 session program run in schools, group homes, the community, and more
- Inner Circle - a program to strengthen the relationship between women and the girls they care for
- Rights for You(th) - a presentation designed for grade 9 social studies classes
- Lead the Way - opportunities to foster youth leadership
- Stoplifting for Youth - a program to help youth who shoplift
Program can be flexible in its content and location.
Affiliation: Partnered with Edmonton Catholic Schools, Edmonton Public Schools, and community centres. - Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
- girls
- and gender diverse individuals
- who are 12 to 17 years old
- Application Process
- Service Access: Registration Required, To access service:
- contact to register
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: No,
- Toll Free
- 1-866-421-1175
- Telephone
- 780-904-8052
- Telephone
- 780-267-5167
- Fax
- 780-425-8989
- Web Site
- http://www.efrynorthernalberta.com
- mehrnaaz.teja@efrynorthernalberta.com; sheetal.pandher@efrynorthernalberta.com
- Languages
- English
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Includes:- automatic doors
- accessible parking
- elevators
- accessible washrooms
- Topic(s)
- Last Verified On
- April 25, 2023
- Address
- 10242 105 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T5J 3L5
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon09:00 AM to 04:00 PMTue09:00 AM to 04:00 PMWed09:00 AM to 04:00 PMThu09:00 AM to 04:00 PMFri09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Program hours vary. Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Closed statutory holidays.