ABOUT US
Coverdale is a non profit, charitable organization that supports women, girls and gender diverse individuals involved with the criminal justice system in the
Halifax region
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We work in provincial and federal courts, correctional facilities and in the community to provide comprehensive wrap-around services that respond to the needs of vulnerable women and girls. Every year, hundreds of women, girls and gender diverse individuals access Coverdale.
All staff, students and volunteers at Coverdale:
Communicate with compassion
Understand the prevalence and impact of trauma
Share power
Pursue the person’s strengths, choice, and autonomy
Respect human rights
Provide holistic care
Embrace diversity
Earn trust
Promote safety
VALUES
We are committed to being an agency that demonstrates integrity, credibility, and innovation in offering a continuum of care to those who use our services.These values are expressed through our day to day work by offering services that are:
Trauma Informed
Culturally Responsive
Restorative
Collaborative
Low Barrier
OUR MISSION
To decrease barriers within the criminal justice system and provide comprehensive supports so that all women, girls, trans and non-binary individuals can achieve healing and equity. We strive to empower women, girls, trans and non- binary individuals through a trauma informed, inclusive lens. Our client centred approach strengthens emotional, cultural and social well-being through prevention, innovation, support, reintegration and advocacy
OUR VISION
We hold a vision of creating a community that supports transformation and pathways to healing. We envision an inclusive and just community in which all women and gender diverse persons live with equality and dignity.