Title:
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Trauma Treatment Program
Agreement Number:
SMSRC2025.25106
Agreement Value:
$224,925.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 1, 2028
Description:
This project introduces an alternative approach to trauma recovery through Brazilian jiu jitsu. The concept is that physical movement can help restore a visceral sense of control, offering an important step in healing from trauma. The program is delivered in English by a highly qualified team, including a 4th degree black belt experienced in supporting veterans and marginalized groups, a clinical social worker specializing in trauma in the Defence and RCMP context, and a mental health occupational therapist trained in multiple evidence-based therapies. Sessions are designed to be inclusive, adaptive, and clinically safe, with oversight embedded throughout.
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:
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, CA C1E 1R4
Reference Number:
018-2025-2026-Q3-10006
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
809147736
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
PEI MFRC
Recipient's Legal Name:
PEI Military Family Resource Centre Inc.
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 Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) through increased access to community-based support services and collaboration between community-based and CAF/DND service providers.