National Reintegration Gathering

Today, women represent the fastest growing prison population in Canada. Indigenous
women and Two Spirit people continue to represent half of all federally sentenced
women. In light of the rising numbers of, and the many pressing issues impacting
federally sentenced women and gender-diverse people in Canada, CAEFS is bringing
together our national network of Elizabeth Fry Societies to take part in a solutionsoriented gathering, comprised of a series of facilitated discussions with representatives
from the Correctional Service of Canada, the Parole Board of Canada, and additional
esteemed guests, including special guest the Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency
the Right Honourable Louise Arbour.

From November 8th to 10th in Gatineau, Quebec, CAEFS will be hosting facilitated topic-based discussion, official
addresses, opportunities for knowledge sharing across Elizabeth Fry Societies, and
fireside chats aimed to co-develop capacity and to build practical solutions.

You can read some of the briefing that will be shared below:

Health and Reintegration: The health of federally sentenced women and gender-diverse
people, and the conditions that support a successful return to
community

Pathways Home: The status of family contact for federally sentenced women and
gender-diverse people, in custody and after release