Title:
The Canopy Project: Trauma-informed support to CAF/DND survivors of Sexual Misconduct
Agreement Value:
$187,500.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 27, 2023 - Sep 30, 2026
Description:
The Canopy Project consists of counselling sessions and an opportunity to participate in a 12-week support group to address the need for short- and long-term support. This project will include trained personnel who offer a safe, structured, and nurturing environment in which to learn new skills and to begin to resolve the trauma of sexual misconduct. Services will be available to those affected by sexual misconduct in the Defence community, and will be offered in English, French, American Sign Language, and other languages as required.
Organization:
National Defence
Expected Results:
An increase in projects, initiatives and services reaching the local Defence community through innovative service delivery; Greater access to information, training and support within the Defence community; An increase in effective mechanisms at the SMSRC to strengthen community-based supports for those impacted by sexual misconduct in the CAF/DND, especially underserved groups; Improved support across the justice and social sectors* for those impacted by or at risk of gender-based violence, including survivors; Further integration of community-based service providers within the CAF/DND network of support services for those affected by sexual misconduct in the CAF/DND.
Location:
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1B 4C4
Reference Number:
018-2022-2023-Q4-23138
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
The recipient requested to pause their funded project; it will resume on 1 April 2025, and will be extended until 30 September 2026. The agreement value has been reduced from $225,000 to $187,500.
Amendment Date
Mar 12, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
Nf & Lab Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre
Program:
Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
Program Purpose:
Provide a wide array of supports to those affected by sexual misconduct in the CAF/DND through increased access to community-based support services and collaboration between community-based and CAF/DND service providers.