Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Expanding Supports for Victims in Manitoba and Addressing Vicarious Trauma in the Justice System
Agreement Number:
11728909
Agreement Value:
$5,786,500.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Over the next five years, Manitoba Justice will undertake several activities to advance victim services by giving victims a more effective voice in the criminal justice system while ensuring the emotional and mental well-being of the criminal justice professionals. Planned activities include: addressing and mitigating the impacts of vicarious trauma experienced by staff working directly with victims of crime, in order to improve trauma-informed care offered, and prevent re-victimization by the Justice system; expanding access to funding for supports for victims and families to attend sentencing hearings; increasing the number of soft waiting spaces across Manitoba for victims/families to attend while participating in the criminal justice process; cultural immersion training for Victim Services Workers; and, translating public materials about intimate partner violence.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Expanded scope and reach of victim services.
Location:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R3C3L6
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q3-00015
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Additional Information:
Amendment to decrease funding agreement by ($300,000.00)
Cost Centres:
P/T Policy and Programs - Implementation (P/T)
Canadian Victims Bill of Rights
Independent Legal Advice/Independent Legal Representation (VF)
Amendment Date
Oct 4, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
MANITOBA JUSTICE - VICTIM SERVICES
Federal Riding Name:
Winnipeg Centre
Federal Riding Number:
46011
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.
Amendments: