Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Making Connections: A Program for Victims of Partner Abuse and Violence
Agreement Number:
9518630
Agreement Value:
$149,154.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
The organization will deliver "Making Connections" facilitator training workshops for victim service providers, Indigenous justice staff, elders, and health and addictions care staff working in Indigenous communities in rural north central and northern British Columbia. The trained facilitators will provide cross-sectoral programs in 18 Indigenous communities in rural northern British Columbia with the goals of increasing safety and support for Indigenous women impacted by intimate partner abuse and violence, substance abuse and mental health issues by ensuring they have access to low barrier support groups and advocacy.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Location:
Quesnel, British Columbia, CA V2J2P6
Reference Number:
119-2019-2020-Q1-00039
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108220047
Additional Information:
Multi-year Project: from 20192020 to 20212022
Recipient's Legal Name:
QUESNEL WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTRE
Federal Riding Name:
Cariboo--Prince George
Federal Riding Number:
59004
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.