Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Empowering Communities: Advancing Legal Education and Support to Combat Workplace Sexual Harassment
Agreement Number:
13324518
Agreement Value:
$467,718.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 7, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This project will empower vulnerable populations in BC, particularly newcomers, immigrants and racialized workers, to understand their legal rights and access support related to workplace sexual harassment by increasing awareness, providing support to settlement workers, developing and disseminating multilingual resources, and ensure sustainability through online training.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Canadians have an increased awareness and knowledge of the justice system including their rights and obligations
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6Z2C5
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q4-00353
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
129475877
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
PLEI Sexual Harassment (JPIP)
Recipient's Legal Name:
JUSTICE EDUCATION SOCIETY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver Centre
Federal Riding Number:
59034
Program:
Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
Program Purpose:
The Justice Partnership and Innovation Program (JPIP) supports the departmental core responsibility of justice system support. The department plays an essential role in ensuring a fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system. JPIP’s longterm goal is to contribute to increasing access to the Canadian justice system and strengthening the Canadian legal framework. It supports policy directions of the Department on issues related to family violence, access to justice, and other emerging justice related issues.