The strength of our federation is the freedom to meet the needs of our communities in unique and effective ways.
Every individual has a right to legal counsel, due process and natural justice protection.
Commitment to equality rights does not preclude any practice, program or activity of our association that has as its object the amelioration of the conditions of disadvantaged individuals or groups. Action is required in order to ensure quality programs, services and facilities for women in conflict with the law, based on individual needs. Responses of the justice system to individual behaviour should interfere with individual rights and freedoms only to the minimum extent necessary. The correction of the offender should take place in the community, unless there are compelling reasons to the contrary. Further, the offender should retain all the rights and privileges of an ordinary citizen, except those expressly removed by law.