Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Implementation of the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights in PEI 2021-2026
Agreement Number:
11726695
Agreement Value:
$851,471.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Over the next five fiscal years, the project will enable Prince Edward Island to deliver direct services to victims of crime to support the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights, the provincial Victims of Crime Act and the Victims of Crime Family Violence Act. The project will support a Deputy Sheriff position to produce greater results in the area of restitution enforcement for victims of crime. As well, the project will provide child-friendly waiting rooms, interpretation/translation services and testimonial aids and enhancements to virtual court technology and video conferencing, thereby providing a quality experience for vulnerable witnesses.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Location:
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, CA C1A7N8
Reference Number:
119-2020-2021-Q4-00115
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
Multi-year Project: from 20212022 to 20252026
Recipient's Legal Name:
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY, FAMILY LAW AND COURT SERVICES
Federal Riding Name:
Charlottetown
Federal Riding Number:
11002
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.