Title:
Enhancing Support Services for those impacted by sexual violence
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 27, 2023 - Sep 30, 2025
Description:
This capacity building project will allow the NL Sexual Assault Crisis Centre to increase its operating hours for its 24/7 telephone line and text/web-based chat line, both of which currently operate on a limited schedule. Callers reach a trained volunteer who can answer questions, provide emotional support, connect a person to a resource, or simply listen to the caller. Those impacted by sexual misconduct within the Defence community in all areas of Newfoundland and Labrador will be able to access the toll-free line.
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-Q4-23139
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 2025.
Amendment Date
Mar 12, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
NL 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.