Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Access to Justice for Victims & Survivors of Human Trafficking
Agreement Number:
12641548
Agreement Value:
$450,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The organization will increase access to justice for underserved populations that have experienced human trafficking by expanding their victim services program into rural and Indigenous regions of Alberta. The expanded program will foster the establishment of referral networks and increase the capacity of the victim services team to provide trauma-informed services and supports designed to enhance and promote the physical, psychological and social well-being of victims and survivors in rural and Indigenous regions. Services and supports will include personal safety planning, trauma-informed counselling, basic needs, traditional healing practices, cultural networks and safe connections to the most appropriate Indigenous services that are pertinent to the survivor.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5J2J6
Reference Number:
119-2022-2023-Q4-00301
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
830548400
Additional Information:
Multi-year Project: from 20232024 to 20252026
Recipient's Legal Name:
ACTION COALITION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING ALBERTA ASSOCIATION
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Centre
Federal Riding Number:
48014
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.