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Plus: Important dates & announcements
Survival-Related Crimes Initiative |
The Elizabeth Fry Society recently released a surprising finding: on any given day, two to three women are incarcerated in the Calgary Remand Centre for failure to pay their fines. |
| Refuting Myths – The Truth About Poverty |
The Poverty Reduction Coalition recently unveiled our premiere Myths brochure, the first piece in a new and exciting series of informational tools. The Truth About Poverty is only available in hard copy and can be accessed by clicking here or calling 410-2573. |
Upcoming Municipal Election: |
As the municipal election approaches, some of you may be holding or attending forums for the candidates running for mayor. We encourage you to include these questions in your conversations with the candidates. |
Three Notable Publications |
The Poverty Reduction Coalition has compiled three notable publications related to Poverty in Calgary. |
The Elizabeth Fry Society recently released a surprising finding: on any given day, two to three women are incarcerated in the Calgary Remand Centre for failure to pay their fines. In response to this report, the Poverty Reduction Coalition and the Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary have embarked on a joint research project through which we hope to challenge the barriers and confront the issues faced by women who commit survival-related crimes. Preliminary findings of the project indicate that many women are breaking the law simply to make ends meet. More information about this joint initiative can be found on the Poverty Reduction Coalition website, www.reducepoverty.ca, or by clicking here.