Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Enhancement of Services for Victims of Crime in Nova Scotia
Agreement Number:
11652035
Agreement Value:
$4,168,500.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The Province of Nova Scotia will undertake several activities over five fiscal years to advance victim services and access to justice for victims, while giving victims a more effective voice in the criminal justice system in Nova Scotia. Planned activities include: support services of the Mi'kmaw Legal Support Network; an Aboriginal Victim Case Coordinator; implementation of the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights through a designated Restitution Coordinator; and, independent legal advice for victims of sexual assault.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3J2L6
Reference Number:
119-2020-2021-Q4-00109
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
Multi-year Project: from 20212022 to 20252026
Recipient's Legal Name:
NOVA SCOTIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, MAINTENANCE ENFORCEMENT AND VICTIM SERVICES DIVISION
Federal Riding Name:
Halifax
Federal Riding Number:
12005
Program:
Victims Fund
Program Purpose:
The Victims Fund provides grants and contributions to support projects and activities that encourage the development of new approaches, promote access to justice, improve the capacity of service providers, foster the establishment of referral networks, and/or increase awareness of services available to victims of crime and their families.