Elizabeth Fry

Elizabeth Fry was born in England in 1780 to an influential family of Quakers. Compared to other Quakers of the time, Elizabeth grew up in an environment that was considered “worldly.” She was heavily influenced by her mother who saw the importance of educating both her sons and daughters and also taught her children the importance of caring for those less fortunate. At the age of nineteen, Fry had a conversion experience and from that point on committed herself completely to observing Quaker traditions. The following year, Elizabeth was married, and she and her husband eventually had eleven children. In 1809 Fry began preaching in Quaker churches, and in 1811, she became a minister. In 1813, a friend suggested she visit a female prison. She was shocked and appalled at the conditions she found. Because of this experience, she began the work she is most well-known for her prison reform. Contrary to popular belief, Fry thought that the women in the prisons should be treated fairly and could be reformed. At this time the general thought was prisons were a place where people needed to be punished not rehabilitated. Most people thought this was the way it should be and nothing could change this system (Galli & Olsen, 2000, p. 286)…

In 1939 the Elizabeth fry association of British Colombia was taken in place, the purpose of this organization was to assist and create programs for the “female offenders” and help them develop skills when transitioning back into society, (Stewart, pg.1) Like Elizabeth it would start by visiting the prison and creating changes and opportunity for these women. The foundation originally was to create programs but it became more than just a program based prison. In the 1960s women were granted care…

Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS) is an association of groups operating under the Elizabeth Fry Society Banner that advertises as an agency devoted to helping women and female youth who are, or may be, at risk of coming into contact with the law. The society has multiple charters throughout Canada and they offer a variety of different programs and services to provide women with confidential and supportive living and learning environments. The association exists to ensure…

Works Cited Primary Fry, Elizabeth Gurney. “Regarding the New Model Prison at Petonville.” Received by Captain Jebb, Historys Heroes?, 22 July 1841, historysheroes.e2bn.org/hero/othersources/108/12. Accessed 20 November 2016. In the Letter, Fry writes of the awful conditions that would be imposed on the New Model Prison at Petonville, requesting there be a way for light to enter the cell, and a way to enable the prisoners to interact occasionally. This letter reveals Mrs. Fry's character when…

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