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Re: Funding Cuts - Post 9
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Re: Funding Cuts - Post 9

Addressing critical access to justice issues in our communities requires time and commitment. Access to justice is a human right and is not dispensable even at times of crisis. As a rights-based organization

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Re: Funding Cuts - Post 7
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Re: Funding Cuts - Post 7

This post comes with a really significant trigger warning, but it outlines our long history of trauma-informed care. This kind of care is invaluable and irreplaceable.  I ask that you help us to share our stories…

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Re: Funding Cuts - Post 6
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Re: Funding Cuts - Post 6

I am writing to share my experience while working as Criminal Court Program Coordinator for Elizabeth Fry of Northern Alberta, in Fort McMurray…

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Re: Funding Cuts - Post 5
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Re: Funding Cuts - Post 5

Even amidst this global pandemic, our court team has been a consistent source of support for Albertans who are still navigating their court matters in spite of COVID19 risks. While we know it will take some…

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Re: Funding Cuts - Post 4
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Re: Funding Cuts - Post 4

By now, you’ll likely have a picture of the dynamics of our work in the courts and the importance of our role. In the letters below, you’ll see how much…

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Re: Funding Cuts - Post 3
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Re: Funding Cuts - Post 3

We thank you sincerely for taking the time to read our posts and to engage with us about our court programs and their future. Please read the below letters that once again tell the story of our important work…

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Re: Funding Cuts - Post 2
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Re: Funding Cuts - Post 2

Once again, we thank you for taking the time to read these critically important messages as we navigate options to sustain our court program amidst these…

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Re: Funding Cuts - Post 1
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Re: Funding Cuts - Post 1

In response to the decision to cut funding to our court programs, as outlined in our previous blog post, many of our volunteers and staff have written incredibly meaningful and poignant letters attesting to their experiences…

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Seasons’ Greetings to Our Supporters
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Seasons’ Greetings to Our Supporters

I wish I could send you a note celebrating our successes and achievements in 2020 because there have been many extraordinary things to celebrate this year (Hello! We are now the Elizabeth Fry Society of Northern Alberta!) However…

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