Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Sexual Violence Response Advocate
Agreement Number:
13273475
Agreement Value:
$211,514.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 6, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The “Sexual Violence Response Advocate” project will provide the services of a dedicated advocate to address systemic and societal factors faced by victims of sexual violence through trauma and violence informed programming. The advocate will provide improved access to the Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP+) and court support and accompaniment to navigate the justice system. The project will also allow the organization to create and deliver a campaign entitled “Nothing to See Here” generating awareness around sexual violence online through cyber-crime and online extortion involving the non-consensual distribution of intimate images and child sexual abuse materials. The organization will lead the development of a technology safety toolkit to be shared publicly in the community to assist victims of these types of crimes to proactively protect themselves, as well as prevent any further harmful behaviours from occurring.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Enhanced capacity to deliver appropriate services that respond to victim and survivor needs.
Location:
Cambridge, Ontario, CA N3H5M1
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q4-00579
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
860337823
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Sexual Assault (Victims Fund)
Recipient's Legal Name:
VICTIM SERVICES OF WATERLOO REGION
Federal Riding Name:
Cambridge
Federal Riding Number:
35016
Program:
Victims Fund
Program Purpose:
The Victims Fund, supports the Department of Justice’s mandate to ensure that Canada is a just and law-abiding society with a fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system.