Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Strengthening Safety, Access and Justice for Yukon Victims of Crime
Agreement Number:
11728610
Agreement Value:
$3,585,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Yukon will undertake several activities over five fiscal years to advance victim services and access to justice for victims and their families. Planned activities include: providing additional service to high need rural Yukon community(ies); Continuing to implement Yukon's Child Advocacy Centre Initiative with a multi-disciplinary team; supporting the continuation of the Yukon Victims of Crime Emergency Fund, which provides emergency assistance and support for immediate practical needs of victims of crime; providing general and case specific legal information and legal advice to victims of crime about the Criminal Justice system; enhancing justice services for victims of crime through partnership between victim service providers and legal professionals; and supporting the alignment of Yukon services with the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights and the Yukon Victims of Crime Act through outreach, training, the promotion of victims rights and the enhancement of testimonial aids.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Location:
Whitehorse, Yukon, CA Y1A2H3
Reference Number:
119-2020-2021-Q4-00149
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
Multi-year Project: from 20212022 to 20252026
Recipient's Legal Name:
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, VICTIM SERVICES, GOVERNMENT OF YUKON
Federal Riding Name:
Yukon
Federal Riding Number:
60001
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.