Grants and Contributions:
Title:
The Empower Project
Agreement Number:
10869005
Agreement Value:
$630,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 1, 2020 - Sep 30, 2023
Description:
The Empower Project (T.E.P.) is an enhanced version of a previous program for extremely vulnerable young women of predominantly First Nations heritage who are justice-involved and diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. T.E.P. will use a wrap-around case management approach and provide intensive and individualized support for these girls during the day and evenings in order to increase their chance of successful rehabilitation. Programming will be culturally adapted and include activities such as substance abuse counselling, skill building, family support, pro-social and recreational activities, mental health support, etc.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Location:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R3G0M8
Reference Number:
119-2020-2021-Q2-00025
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
130531114
Additional Information:
Multi-year Project: from 20202021 to 20232024
Recipient's Legal Name:
NEW DIRECTIONS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Winnipeg Centre
Federal Riding Number:
46011
Program:
Youth Justice Fund
Program Purpose:
The Youth Justice Fund supports individual projects that encourage a more effective youth justice system, responds to emerging youth justice issues and enables greater citizen and community participation in the youth justice system.